Laborer Worker- Tree Service/Landscaping

Landscape and Tree work to maintain properties using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers will perform a variety of tasks, which may include and not limited to any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking. Brush and debris clean up. Cutting firewood, stacking, etc..

MUST HAVE A CURRENT VALID PENNSLVANIA DRIVERS LICENSE

DRUG TEST, AND BACKGROUND CHECKS

Tasks

• Gather and remove litter.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
• Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
• Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
• Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
• Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edger's.
• Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other grounds features.
• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
• Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
• Advise customers on plant selection or care.
• Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.

SKILLS

1.TRUST in Operating and Controlling - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

2. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

3 .Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

4.Communication - Talking WITH OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS to convey critical information effectively.

5. Must have open availability and can work flexible shifts. Some days longer than others.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Altoona, PA 16602 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Altoona, PA 16602: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $18