What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Lead position at Nouria Energy Services, Inc.?
Nouria Energy Corporation is a multi-generational family-owned wholesale fuel distributor, convenience store operator and car wash operator in New England. Our wholesale and retail fuel businesses are multi-branded, which includes Shell, Mobil, Irving, Sunoco, Gulf, Valero, Citgo, Phillips 66, Exxon, and multiple unbranded brands. Our wholesale operations supply branded and unbranded fuel to 300 locations across New England and New York. We are ranked within the top 50 largest convenience store chains in the country, operating 150 company-operated locations throughout New England and ranked within the top 10 largest car wash chains in the country
POSITION TITLE: Landscape and Grounds Lead -
LOCATION: Southern NH
DESCRIPTION:
Nouria Energy is a fast paced, fast growing retail and wholesale petroleum company operating over 185 locations from Maine into Connecticut with a corporate office located in Worcester, MA. We are seeking a motivated Landscape and Grounds laborer who has experience and knowledge of a wide variety of landscaping duties. This person should be highly motivated, energetic, and thoroughly organized. If this mirrors who you are, then come grow with us.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Candidates must be able to independently carry out the duties and responsibilities listed below at a satisfactory level.
- Have the ability to safely cut grounds using hand, power or riding mower for trimming edges around walkways, beds, and walls. Ensuring the sites are left to the Nouria standards.
- Be able to efficiently apply fertilizer to property grounds to enhance growth.
- Ensure grounds are free of weeds and dead plants.
- Prepare the sites for snow removal/salting season.
- Assist with loading and unloading of work trucks/trailers during the day.
- Move and install soil, mulch, and plant materials that will enhance the landscape gardens and related area of our sites.
- Operate a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to skid steers, back hoes, dump trailers, chainsaws, and others.
- Perform landscaping duties including but not limited to planting trees and shrubs, planting daylilies and other flowing plants, excavation, grading, site preparation, irrigation systems, seeding, mulching of beds, salting and snow removal.
- Conduct daily inspections and maintenance of vehicles, tools and equipment.
- Always wear appropriate protective equipment.
- Installation of required materials for landscaping/irrigation.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Communicate regularly with your supervisor.
- Inspect completed work to ensure it conforms with Nouria standards.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma required.
- 1 - year minimum experience with landscape supervising
Knowledge of trees, landscape plants, annuals, perennials, and horticultural practices
JOB RELATED SKILLS
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.
- Strong verbal communication and written skills.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Irrigation system knowledge.
- Hardscape installation experience is required.
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as a skid loader and snow removal equipment.
- Experience in utilizing landscape power tools, lawnmowers, leaf blowers, head trimmers, and chainsaws.
- Experience with tree removal and pruning.
- Snow removal experience
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time.
- Ability to work after hours or weekends when deemed necessary.
Salary will be based upon individual’s experience level and ability. A wide range of benefits are offered
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Nouria Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.