Specialist

JOB TITLE: Specialist        

DIVISION: Commercial (COM)

REPORTS TO: Production Manager                               

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Specialist Maintenance role will play a hands-on role in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces for our customers. Working under the direction of a Field Manager or supervisor, you’ll operate lawn equipment, perform plant care, and ensure each project meets company standards for safety, efficiency, and quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Mow lawns, mulch, trim, weed, and assist with maintenance.
• Identify and correctly pull and remove weeds.
• Operate lawn equipment including mowers, line trimmers, stick edgers, blowers, and other maintenance tools with safety and efficiency.
• Perform plant grooming and other detail-oriented tasks per instruction without supervision.
• Follow direction of Field Manager and Productions Managers to satisfy job requirements.
• Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner following company’s safety rules
• Maintain safety by using personal protective equipment when directed.
• Work carefully on projects to provide the best quality to customers.
• Wear uniform and maintain a professional appearance while responding courteously to customers and the public.
• Report inoperable or unsafe equipment or conditions to Field Manager immediately.
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to learn new skills and plant materials for employee growth and crew stability.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Prior landscaping, groundskeeping, or outdoor labor experience required. 

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Competency in operating lawn equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles, following all safety policies and applicable laws.
• Consistent practice of company safety procedures.
• Strong dedication to delivering quality work on every task.
• Commitment to adding value at every opportunity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the position described. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and perform repetitive motions; use hands to handle, control, or operate tools and equipment; and communicate effectively by talking and hearing.

In addition, the employee must be able to:

• Walk extended distances across uneven, sloped, or rough terrain
• Perform physically demanding landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, and weeding
• Operate landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more with assistance
• Climb ladders or similar structures and work at varying heights as needed
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, humidity, and direct sunlight.
• Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, coordination, and sustained physical effort.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment includes exposure to moderate to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, and outdoor environmental conditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Hatcher Landscape Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.