Landscape Technician

Position: Turf and Landscape Technician

Status: Full Time, Non-exempt

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm with snow removal starting as early as 3:00AM

Days: Monday through Friday (Year Around)

Location: Northeast Wisconsin, based out of Appleton

Wage: $20-25/hour, based on experience

About Pfefferle Management:

Pfefferle Management is the largest commercial property management provider in Wisconsin. The key to our success has been our team of field staff, made up of knowledgeable, customer service-orientated professionals. We self-perform most of our building services, including maintenance, landscaping, janitorial, and HVAC services.

Position overview:

Come join our team and be a part of a company that aims to deliver beauty to every property we service. Each property is unique and you will be responsible for a wide variety of exterior services to ensure our customers are 100% satisfied. We are not your typical “mow and go” operation, so if you prefer variety in your day, this is the perfect job for you! Whether you are working solo or with team members, our mission is the same. Every property deserves our very best, so let's get ready to work!

Day to Day operations:

● Mow lawns using a wide variety of equipment to deliver a professional appearance.

● Clean up debris throughout the entire property

● Using a string trimmer properly to edge around beds, trees, walkways, buildings, and other structures that may be on the property

● Using leaf blowers to make sure we leave walking paths and patios clear of any debris

● Collaborate with team members during Spring and Fall clean-ups, and snow removal during winter months

● Ability to learn snow removal and de-icing operations during winter months

● Understanding best methods for lawn care and snow removal services

● Ability to use equipment that assists in pruning and trimming of trees and branches

● Basic knowledge of power tools to build, install, and remove signage for our brokerage department

● Knowledge to carry out general maintenance on equipment

Responsibilites

● Always prioritizing safety no matter what job or responsibility you are carrying out.

● Participate in all types of landscape maintenance tasks: mowing, trimming, fertilization, dethatching, spring and fall cleanups

● Participate in all types of snow removal tasks: operating equipment, snow blowing, shoveling, and de-icing.

● Conduct daily inspections on equipment for preventative maintenance

● Working at a pace that produces efficiency, without sacrificing quality

Requirements:

● Open minded to learning new techniques that will help foster quality results and efficiency

● Strong work ethic with willingness to engage in training opportunities

● Time management skills: keeping yourself and others on track throughout the day

● Reliable and punctual

● Ability to work solo or with team members

● Ability to problem solve and adapt to challenges that arise while performing tasks

● Willingness to adapt to the needs of the company

● Capable of safely operating company trucks and trailers (Including backing up a trailer)

Physical Qualifications:

● Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs

● Capable of performing repetitive tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending to carry out landscape services at a proficient level

● Stamina to walk long distances while carrying or operating equipment throughout the day

● Comfortable using a ladder

● Flexibility to bend, squat, kneel, stand and walk to carry out various landscaping tasks

● Physical endurance to carry out tasks that are labor intense, while ensuring quality results

● Capable of working in diverse weather conditions

● Ability to operate riding equipment, push mowers, blowers, trimmers, and hand tools

● Stability to work on uneven terrain while maintaining safety protocol.

Technical Qualifications:

● High School Diploma or GED

● 0-3 years of mowing and landscape maintenance experience

● Possession of or ability to obtain a 3.0 turf and landscape certification

● Valid Driver's license

● Must consent to a background check

● Ability to operate a company truck and trailer

● Competence in using a smartphone or data-enabled device for communicating and reporting

● Effective verbal and written communication skills

Employee Benefits:

● Paid vacation days

● Paid sick days

● Paid holidays

● 401(K) with company matching

● Health insurance Reimbursement

● Dental,vision, and life insurance options

● Short term disability (company paid)