WHO IS ILM?

ILM is an Aspen Grove Company. Aspen Grove provides world-class commercial landscape maintenance services to local, regional, and national customers through its network of expert local service providers.

We encourage our local teams to maintain their individuality, grow their regional businesses, and focus on providing safe, quality landscape services to their clients.

With Aspen Grove, you get the support and resources of a national organization with the personal touch and regional expertise of a local company.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO JOIN THE ILM FIELD TEAM?

Are you a self-motivated, driven, team player that thrives on getting the win? If so, look no further because these are the qualities, we look for to join our ILM field team.

ILM CULTURE

We at ILM work together to ensure we achieve all individual and team goals. Every ILM employee is essential to the company's success and future.

ILM's core values include Safety, Client Focus, Destination Workplace, and Innovation. We live and breathe these values to guarantee we never over-promise, but always over-deliver!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K (Company Match)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Training & Development

POSITION SUMMARY :

Landscape Laborer (Crew Member) is responsible for carrying out basic landscape department-related functions safely and efficiently on assigned properties.

This position will support the crew to deliver a quality job on time. Landscape Laborer (Crew Member) is an entry-level position designed for individuals with limited or no experience in the landscape industry.

They will report to the Foreman (Crew Leader) or Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Dependable; consistently arrives to work on time, responds to management direction, and commits to the required hours for job completion that will vary based on weather / season.
• Performs all job-related tasks safely and efficiently and uses all tools and equipment in accordance with company safety policy.
• Operates mechanized equipment as required, which may include gas-powered sheers, weed eater, stick edger, backpack blower, push mower, wheelbarrow, hand tools.
• Performs assigned daily work per department requirements inclusive of mowing, edging, trimming, planting, fertilizing, watering, detailing ornamental plant material, weed-eating, spraying or pulling weeds, clearing of hard surfaces, tree care, laying sod or masonry materials, digging, raking, and assisting in irrigation or masonry installation.
• Assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and supplies on the truck.
• Complies with the equipment preventative maintenance program and thoroughly cleans used equipment and stores in designated areas daily.
• Assists in keeping job site, vehicles, trailers, warehouses, and offices safe, clean, and organized.
• Informs supervisor of problem areas on-site, equipment or supply issues, or of any accident or loss.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, especially in the handling of equipment.
• Works to assure quality and timely completion of all tasks assigned.
• Participates in training programs as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS?

• Entry-level to 2 years of experience in landscape basics.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Organized, hardworking, safety-conscious, punctual, leads by example, self-motivated, honest, and customer service-driven.
• Effectively communicates with others, with the ability to read and / or comprehend written and verbal instructions / information.

Bilingual in English / Spanish is a plus.

• Accountable; demonstrates dependability in attendance and timeliness, and carefully follows directions and instructions provided.
• Is solution-oriented with the ability to apply feedback to improve performance.
• Able to safely work alone and display quality and thoroughness in work product.
• Team-focused; exhibits objectivity and openness to others, mitigate conflict, and keeps emotions under control.
• Able to follow plans as shown on a map of the property.
• Maintains attention and concentration during dangerous tasks and while using equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to interact professionally with all customers, team members, and those from external organizations.
• Must be able to wear PPE as necessary and maintain a professional appearance at all times while abiding by the uniform code.
• Must have transportation to and from the show-up location.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS :

• Works outside in various weather conditions that may be hot, cold, wet or turbulent.
• Works in environments with unusually loud noise levels.
• Works with and near moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to hazardous material, fumes or airborne particles such as gasoline, oil, grease, and elements such as herbicide, pesticide or other horticulture-related products.
• Works on uneven terrain for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed at varying heights above the ground.
• May be exposed to nature, i.e. irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.
• May be exposed to dogs and other animals.
• Must have endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day. Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc.

Subject to call out work).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability and endurance to perform tasks for at least 8-hour periods.
• Must understand and demonstrate proper safety procedures, abiding by all OSHA regulations, with the ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear PPE as necessary.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.

Key : Rarely less than 10%

Rarely less than 10%

Occasionally up to 33%

Frequently up to 66%

Continuously 67% to 100%

Rarely : Crawling, climbing poles, climbing ladders.

Occasionally : Sitting, seeing distant, climbing stairs, lifting over 10lbs to 50lbs.

Frequently : Sense of touch, speaking clearly, climbing on / off the truck, reading, hearing - speech range, depth perception, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 50lbs.

Continuously : Walking, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, range of motion, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, gripping, seeing, reaching, color vision, lifting, carrying, lifting up to 10lbs.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Last updated : 2024-04-23