What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Construction Team Member position at Gardens for Living?
We are recruiting the best of the best!
Gardens For Living is a fast growing-quality oriented, specialty company focused on Landscape Installation and Maintenance. We want like minded people to be on our team! If you are a motivated, responsible, on time, hardworking individual who enjoys working outside please contact us.
We offer:
- Competitive pay in a company that appreciates you
- 5 Paid Holidays
- Opportunity for advancement
- Crew Leaders receive 48 hours of PTO after 90 days of employment
- 401k company match
- Healthcare benefits after 90 days of employment
- A happy, healthy work environment
We expect:
- Each team member to be closely aligned with our company's core values- Safety, Teamwork, Excellence & Efficiency, Profitability, Service & Stewardship
- Be physically fit; this is hard, physical work that requires stamina
- High level of quality which means you are responsible to ensure everything is done right
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Able to work independently and as a team member in a face paced environment
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Responsibility and dependability
- Ethics and integrity
Responsibilities:
- Working with our Landscape Construction Crew Leader and your team, you will help with the installation of new landscapes and renovations.
- Dig, lift, operate small machines, load tools and equipment on and off trailers and trucks
- Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
- Work strategically to perform tasks safely, efficiently and effectively
- Work with urgency and purpose
- Communicate with customers in a professional, polite and courteous manner
Requirements:
- Minimum one year experience in the landscape/construction industry preferred
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Effective communication skills must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs
- Time management skills
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
- Valid driver's license is required for employment. Also, applicant must be able to be added to the company insurance policy.
- Able to work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
Compensation:
- You can expect: 40 50 hours per week in season. Approximately March 1 December 15 and 40 hours out of season (weather dependent)
- Pay: depending on experience starts at $16.00-$18.00 per hour
Experience and License Requirements
- Equipment Operator Experience (optional)
- Landscaping (optional)
- Light Construction (optional)
- Valid Driver's License (optional)
Salary : $16 - $18