What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Member position at Kimberly Nurseries?
As a Landscape and Irrigation Installation Crew Member, you will play a crucial role in the creation and enhancement of outdoor spaces. Working under the guidance of a Landscape Foreman, you will contribute to the implementation of landscape designs, ensuring the proper installation of plants, hardscape features, bark or rock mulch, and irrigation systems. This role requires a combination of physical labor, technical skills, and attention to detail.
Job Location: 2862 Addison Ave E - Twin Falls, ID
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Responsibilities:
- Site Preparation: Assist in preparing sites for landscaping projects by clearing debris, grading terrain, and marking out boundaries according to design plans.
- Planting: Participate in the installation of trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants, ensuring proper placement, spacing, and soil preparation.
- Hardscape Installation: Aid in the construction of paths, patios, walls, and other hardscape features using materials such as pavers, bricks, and stones.
- Irrigation System Installation: Assist in the installation of irrigation systems, including laying pipes, placing sprinkler heads, and connecting valves according to design specifications.
- Grading and Drainage: Help with grading and leveling terrain to ensure proper water drainage away from structures and plantings.
- Mulching and Edging: Apply mulch to garden beds to conserve moisture and suppress weed growth, and edge plant beds to create clean lines and define borders.
- Equipment Operation: Operate equipment such as skid-steer loaders and compactors safely and efficiently.
- Material Handling: Transport materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites as needed, ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Quality Control: Assist in ensuring that all installations meet quality standards and adhere to design specifications.
- Cleanup and Site Maintenance: Participate in cleanup efforts, including the removal of debris and the restoration of work areas upon completion of projects.
Qualifications:
- Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, digging, and operating heavy equipment.
- Experience: Previous experience in landscaping, hardscaping, or irrigation installation preferred but not required; willingness to learn and follow instructions is essential.
- Technical Skills: Basic understanding of landscape construction techniques, irrigation systems, and hardscape installation methods is advantageous.
- Driver's License: Valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required for operating company vehicles.
- Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Reliability: Dependable and punctual, with a commitment to completing assigned tasks thoroughly and on time.
- Safety Consciousness: Awareness of safety protocols and willingness to follow them diligently to ensure a safe work environment.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to pay close attention to detail while performing tasks to achieve high-quality results.
- Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing schedules, tasks, and priorities as needed.
Work Environment:
- Work primarily outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and sunshine.
- May involve exposure to pollen, dust, allergens, and potentially hazardous plants, materials, or chemicals.
- Requires physical exertion and stamina, including bending, lifting, carrying, and operating equipment for extended periods.
Salary : $15 - $20