What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Laborer position at Empire Staffing Inc?
Overview
Empire Staffing is seeking a dedicated Landscape Laborer to join our clients dynamic landscaping team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting various outdoor maintenance and landscaping projects, ensuring the aesthetic appeal and functionality of residential and commercial properties. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a passion for outdoor environments. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in landscape maintenance, gardening, and construction-related tasks while contributing to the beautification of our community.
Duties
- Assist with landscape installation, including planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, ensuring proper placement and health.
- Perform lawn care activities such as mowing, edging, fertilizing, and aerating to maintain healthy turf.
- Conduct landscape maintenance tasks including pruning, trimming trees and bushes, and applying mulch.
- Operate hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruners, and hoes efficiently and safely.
- Use power tools including trimmers, blowers, and small excavators to complete various landscaping projects.
- Support hardscape construction by laying pavers, retaining walls, or pathways under supervision.
- Maintain irrigation systems by installing new setups or repairing existing components to ensure proper watering.
- Engage in snow plowing during winter months to keep pathways clear and accessible.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
- Support horticultural practices by caring for plants and ensuring healthy growth through watering and fertilization.
- Assist with tree care activities such as trimming, pruning, or removal as needed.
- Contribute to overall site cleanliness by removing debris and maintaining organized work areas.
- Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time while adhering to safety standards.
Skills
- Mechanical knowledge related to operating landscaping equipment and power tools safely.
- Experience in lawn care techniques including mowing, edging, fertilizing, and aeration.
- Strong understanding of landscape maintenance practices such as pruning, planting, mulching, and irrigation.
- Knowledge of landscaping principles including hardscape installation and garden design basics.
- Proficiency with hand tools like shovels, rakes, pruners, hoes, and wheelbarrows.
- Ability to operate small excavators or similar machinery for construction tasks.
- Familiarity with construction practices relevant to landscape projects.
- Experience in tree care activities including trimming and removal procedures.
- Knowledge of horticulture principles for plant health management.
- Ability to use power tools safely and effectively across various tasks.
- Skills in snow plowing operations during winter seasons for property safety.
- Good physical condition with stamina for outdoor labor in varying weather conditions.
- Strong teamwork ethic coupled with effective communication skills. This position is ideal for individuals eager to develop their expertise in landscaping while contributing positively to outdoor environments. We welcome applicants who are motivated by hands-on work and take pride in delivering quality results. All roles are paid positions committed to fostering a safe and professional work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19