Landscape Construction Technician

Employment Type: FULL_TIMEFull Time

The Opportunity

As a Landscape Construction Technician, you will be responsible for all aspects of landscape installation, including but not limited to demolition, irrigation, installing site furnishings, traffic control, plant installation and more. Snow removal operations during the winter months is required.

To be immediately considered for the Landscape Construction Technician position, please visit our office at 15440 East Fremont Drive, Centennial, Colorado, 80015 on Monday's from 8:00am to 10:00am. You must bring two (2) valid forms of identification for work authorization. Valid Driver's License and clean driving record are required.

$1,000 Retention Bonus

  • Work 500 hours from hire date, receive a $500 bonus.
  • Work an additional 500 hours, receive a final $500 bonus.
  • After working 1,000 hours, your rate will increase to $16.21 per hour.

Responsibilities

  • Clear construction sites of all debris and trash.
  • Install irrigation piping, low voltage electric wiring and drain pipes.
  • Handle construction materials onsite and in storage areas.
  • Control traffic by erecting traffic signals and diverting traffic by hand signals.
  • Dig trenches and level earth in accordance to specifications.
  • Assist in loading and unloading delivery trucks.
  • Haul and hoist material to ensure appropriate delivery to construction site.
  • Clean up oil and grease spills.
  • Operate small equipment, pneumatic hammers and tampers.
  • Manage the maintenance of saws, drills, grinders and blowtorches.
  • Perform preventative and regular maintenance on tools and equipment.
  • Assist with soil preparation for sod and plants.
  • Plant trees, shrubs, perennials and seasonal color per GreenCo’s standards.
  • Lay out bed lines and the install edging.
  • Install mulch around plant materials.
  • Transport and install hardscape materials such as fill dirt, boulders and step stones to various job sites.
  • Sweep walkways and patios of debris and keep the job site clean at all times. 
  • Trim shrubs and pull weeds as needed.
  • Rake and prune grounds as needed.
  • Water plants and grass as needed.
  • Install low-voltage outdoor lighting wire and fixtures.
  • Work closely with team members to reach productivity goals.  

Training, Support and Safety

  • Work closely with other team members on training, accountability and safety.
  • Wear safety personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times to ensure job site safety for all crew members. .
  • Implement and adhere to the highest standards of quality workmanship.

Snow Removal

  • During winter months when landscaping projects are no longer scheduled, must be available 24/7 to assist in removing snow from various commercial and residential properties.
  • Shovel snow from walkways and sprinkle ice melt to keep people from falling.
  • Complete snow removal logs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 6 months of construction experience preferred.  

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of construction techniques.
  • Proper lifting techniques must be followed.
  • Must be able to perform physical tasks of all types.
  • The ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to read and calculate grade stakes.
  • Excellent leadership and motivation skills. 
  • Excellent troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to work under moderately high stress situations.
  • Tremendous presence of mind in case of accidents.
  • A sound knowledge about landscaping procedures and safety measures.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Professional and positive attitude required.

Competencies

  • Must possess excellent people skills and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Develop and maintain open, two-way communication with all team members.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates a high level of initiative to improve efficiencies.
  • Builds a strong sense of team work with co-workers.
  • Displays a positive attitude and is courteous to others.
  • Professional in appearance and presentation.
  • Assists in promoting the company to the public in a positive manner.
  • Takes pride in the work performed.
  • Accepts the initiative to take on additional work if necessary.
  • Listens well and follows directions.
  • Shows integrity and consistency in all aspects of performing the job.
  • Attends and actively participates in all necessary meetings.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity Frequently Occasionally Never
Lifting (# of lbs) 50 lbs    
Carrying X    
Bending X    
Climbing   X  
Pushing X    
Kneeling X    
Stooping X    
Standing X    
Walking X    
Sitting X    
Working Outside X    

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, squat and lift objects. May be required to lift and/or move up to 80 to 100 pounds. Must be able to drive during the course of work.

Moderately undesirable working conditions. (i.e. occasional exposure to significant levels of temperature, air pollution, noise pollution, chemical gases and substances; physical trauma conditions of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns). The work schedule varies depending on the weather. The position may work weekends (Saturday/Sunday) or late at night. The crew should be flexible with availability depending on the needs of the customers.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to
give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of is/her position. As the nature of business demands
change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.