Landscape Technician - Maintenance and Construction

Base Salary: 18.07$18.07 Employment Type:

The Opportunity

We are looking for individuals that are motivated, dependable and enthusiastic to join out TEAM.  This is a great opportunity to learn how to build outdoor living spaces while working along side amazing people.  The ideal candidate would have:
  • Experience in construction
  • Dependable transportation to and from job sites
  • Have valid ID's to work in the United States
  • Clean MVR, if a driver


 

Responsibilities

Maintenance:
  • Cut lawns using hand, power and riding mower and trim edges
  • Plant flowers, grass, shrubs and bushes
  • Apply fertilizer
  • Trim shrubs and deadhead flowers
  • Rake, mulch and prune the grounds
  • Install rock, mulch, cement, lighting, water and lawn furniture
  • Works closely with other team members to reach goals in productivity
  • Snow Removal paid at higher rate
Residential and Commercial Construction:
  • Demo and removal
  • Install irrigation piping and low voltage wiring
  • Traffic Control
  • Trenching
  • Operate small equipment, pneumatic hammers and tampers, saws, drills, grinders and blowtorches
  • Soil preparation
  • Plant trees, shrubs and perennials
  • Keep property clean through construction
  • Works closely with other team members to reach goals in productivity.
  • Snow Removal paid at higher rate

Qualifications

Educational and Experience Requirements:

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

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of construction techniques.
  • Bilingual a plus
  • Proper lifting techniques must be followed.
  • Must be able to perform physical tasks of all types.
  • The ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Knowledge of construction safety practices.
  • 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.

Physical Requirements

Physical Activity

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Balancing

 

 

X

 

Bending

 

 

X

 

Carrying

 

 

X

 

Climbing

 

X

 

 

Crawling

 

X

 

 

Crouching

 

 

X

 

Eye/Hand/Foot  Coordination

 

 

 

X

Hearing

 

 

 

X

Lifting (# of lbs.)                               

 

 

50-75 lbs.

 

Pulling

 

 

X

 

Pushing

 

 

X

 

Kneeling

 

 

X

 

Reaching

 

 

X

 

Repetitive motions

 

 

X

 

Stooping

 

 

X

 

Standing

 

 

X

 

Talking

 

 

X

 

Walking

 

 

X

 

Sitting

 

 

X

 

Working Outside

 

 

 

X

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 (Sat/Sun) or late at night.  The crew should be flexible with availability depending on the needs of the customers. 

 

 

NA

Rarely

Occasionally


Frequently

Constantly

Extreme cold

 

 

seasonal

 

 

Extreme heat

 

 

 

X

 

Temperature changes

 

 

 

X

 

Humidity

 

 

X

 

 

Wet

 

 

X

 

 

Noise

 

 

 

X

 

Vibration

 

 

 

X

 

Hazards

 

 

 

X