What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Crew Member position at Yard Nique Inc?
Summary: The primary purpose of the Maintenance Crew Member is to perform landscape maintenance tasks in a safe manner under the supervision of a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader, in accordance with high quality and WOW customer service standards.
Responsibilities:
- Perform assigned property maintenance contract requirements in a timely manner, according to maintenance production levels, customer service standards, and supervisory instruction on a daily basis
- Understand and comply with company safety policies and procedures at all times
- Properly and safely operate hand tools and maintenance equipment, including ride-on, walk-behind and push mowers; edgers, trimmers, pruning tools, blowers, thatchers, overseeders, etc.
- Mow properties weekly; edge properties, including hardscapes and beds; weed and water all flower beds and turf, and cut down weeds as appropriate
- Apply fertilizers and pest control techniques properly and timely, as appropriate
- Prune shrubs with assistance, as needed from detail crew
- Report any damaged trees or missing plant material
- Perform basic level preventative maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure, blades, etc. to ensure safe operation
- Accurately report time worked according to time reporting procedures
- Interact with other crew members, supervisors and company personnel in a professional and courteous manner
- Work all assigned hours
- Adhere to appropriate dress and conduct expectations
Required Education and Experience
- 1-2 years of experience performing landscape installation or related tasks.
- Basic knowledge of Irrigation, Grading, Planting and Sod techniques and tools associated with these landscape tasks.
- Interact and communicate effectively with others in a courteous manner.
- Experience using Skid-steers (variable landscape attachments); Compact track trenchers and Excavators (Preferred)
- Irrigation knowledge and experience (Preferred)
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to strenuous work in adverse weather conditions, as well as exposure to dirt, water, chemicals, noise, etc.
Physical Demands
- Using upper and lower body to work in various positions including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time.
- Reaching over head with hands and arm to hold, climb, balance and/or (un)load.
- Using hands to handle tools and feel for objects above and below ground.
- Lifting, pulling and pushing materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Up to 10 days of Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Up to 4% 401k match
- Medical Plan, Dental Plan & Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Company Paid
- Employee Assistance Program – Company Paid
- Optional Voluntary Benefits such as Supplemental coverage – Employee Paid
EEO Statement
Yardnique, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Yardnique hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.
