Landscaper

The 5th Street Public Market is looking for a full-time LANDSCAPER.

The 5th Street Public Market is an EOE and drug-free workplace. Must pass drug screen and have a valid driver’s license with driving record to meet insurance standards. Must have open availability for all shifts, all days (including weekends). This position reports to the Facilities Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain clean, safe, inviting, and well-maintained facilities to meet the standards of Obie Companies.
• Perform landscaping tasks including: mowing, raking, watering, pruning, weed-eating, planting, dead-heading, and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintenance activities as assigned.
• Abiding by daily checklists and tasks as assigned by supervisors and the Facilities Manager.
• Completing and turning in required paperwork during each shift.
• May operate non-CDL vehicles and other light equipment, uses chainsaws, power and hand tools.
• Welcome customers of the 5th Street Public Market District. Provide attention to detail that will ensure a wonderful customer service.
• Be aware of the customer and guest experience to adjust work as needed to accommodate.
• Effectively build and maintain relationships with the Market team, Obie Companies team, and tenants of the 5th Street Public Market District and adjacent properties.
• May be assigned custodial duties such as sweeping, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, litter pick-up, emptying trash cans, and other related manual tasks.
• Regular attendance is of primary importance for every position at the Market. You are expected to arrive for work on time and be ready to start work at the beginning of your scheduled shift. You are also expected to complete your shift as scheduled.

Scope of Work:

The full scope of the landscaping tasks assigned may include but are not limited to:

Lawn care – to include: mowing all grass, edging all grass along concrete walkways and around planting beds, hauling and recycling of all debris, manage custom fertilizer and application schedule, and spot spraying for weeds, broadleaf, and invasive grasses.

Bed Maintenance – to include: weed control in all planting beds using a combination of labor, spot spraying and scheduled pre-emergent herbicide applications, all bed areas are to be regularly and thoroughly cleaned of weeds, raking and blowing all planting beds clean of debris, hauling and recycling all debris.

Shrub and Plant Care – to include: careful pruning of all plants, shrubs, perennials, and small ornamental trees (pruning will be done by hand or with the use of gas-powered shears, whichever is necessary to effectively and gracefully groom each specific shrub – pruning must be done at appropriate intervals to maintain a clean and well-manicured appearance – pruning of small ornamental trees will be done by hand), hauling and recycling of all debris. If a third-party Professional Service is needed for the care of larger trees, permission by Management must be granted.

Assist with flower plantings twice a year in Spring and Fall.

General Grounds Care – to include: blowing the entire grounds clean of all leaves and debris, including the parking lots, concrete walking surfaces and all landscaping areas. Weed control in all solid surface areas (example – concrete joints, asphalt, etc.) using a combination of labor and spot spraying. Laying fresh bark down seasonally.

Irrigation – to include: identifying and fixing irrigation to make sure it is working properly for all properties.

Expected to take direction and be capable of performing tasks from a digital work-order system. Must be dependable, and be able to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.

Occasionally be required to complete tasks in other departments within Obie Companies. This will occur in preparation for public events, and could include but not be limited to, holiday decorating and event set-up.

Work Environment

This position operates almost entirely outdoors, with some occasional indoor work. This role routinely uses standard lawn care equipment such as mower, blowers, pressure washers, edgers, hedge trimmers, rakes, etc. The noise level is usually moderate and sometimes loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to lift, push, carry, and pull up to 50 lbs. Additionally, this is a position that will require multiple hours on foot. Employees may use their break periods for rest as needed. Certain areas within the marketplace are only accessible by stairs.

Qualifications

• 2 years landscaping preferred
• 1 years general maintenance optional
• High School Education or equivalent preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19