Landscape Crew Member

Landscaping Crew

Reports to: Crew Foreman

Summary:

Enjoy being outside and working with small teams and new equipment? We specialize in quality landscape installation including gardening, planting, patios, retaining walls, and lighting.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
• Operate various tools and equipment, including: chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
• Assist in the construction of walkways.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
• Dig ditches or trenches
• Perform land clearing activities
• Plant and maintain garden beds and lawns
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects
• Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and hand lifting/carrying
• Assist foreman with job-related tasks
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to perform work activities
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• 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
• Preference will be given to candidates with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Must have a valid drivers license

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work
• ***This is a seasonal position, and is contingent on weather conditions for the off-season

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Work Location: In person