What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaper position at Brookgreen Gardens?
Brookgreen Gardens is looking for a Landscaper to join our team!
Our Landscapers are responsible for performing basic landscaping and maintenance tasks on the developed and undeveloped areas of Brookgreen Gardens, thereby ensuring that these areas are maintained at the highest levels of quality.
Examples of duties:
- Performs basic landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, raking leaves, in all of the developed and undeveloped areas of Brookgreen.
- Performs special landscape maintenance tasks such as tree pruning, irrigation repair and installation, installation of landscape features and infrastructure, and the preparation of new planting areas.
- Operates and performs routine service on power and hand-held landscape and gardening equipment.
- Maintains roads, fences, and gates in the undeveloped areas of Brookgreen.
- Performs emergency landscaping and safety work required by inclement weather.
Ability: Physical: Environment:
* Vision * Lifting – minimum 60 lbs * Noise
* Hearing * Sitting * Dust
* Speech * Bending * Fumes
* Dexterity * Visual Concentration * Heat/Cold
Minimum Qualifications:The ability to read, write, and follow directions; the ability to perform the heavy work required in the maintenance of a large property; the ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to work comfortably with other staff members; demonstrated commitment to excellence in work products and relationships with co-workers and a desire for professional training in landscaping.
Prior experience as a groundskeeper or landscaper or the demonstrated abilities to handle maintenance equipment and a high school diploma or GED.
Brookgreen Gardens offers excellent benefits including major medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and eligibility to our 403(b), paid time off, and employee assistance programs as well as: complimentary annual membership for employee and household family members, complimentary entrance to Huntington State Park, complimentary tickets for friends and family, and discounts on tickets, food venues and our Keepsakes gift shop.
Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required for all employees. Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Brookgreen Gardens is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Landscape: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person