What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Laborer position at Bentley Ridge Tree Farm & Nursery?
Bentley Ridge Tree Farm is seeking several new employees to join our team. Positions include planting crews, planting crew drivers, field construction team members, machine operators, and general laborers. These positions will consist of outdoor work, and various tree farm tasks as listed below. These positions typically provide 40 hours a week during the planting season, and weekends off, unless otherwise discussed.
Successful candidates will:
- Be punctual, reliable, coachable, and hard-working
- Be able to communicate well with others and work both independently and with a team
- Have a high attention to detail
- Be able to stand and perform strenuous tasks for 8 hours a day
- Be willing to learn and retain routine tasks
- Have a reliable source of transportation (Driver's License Preferred)
- Be capable of lifting 50 pounds over long periods of time
- Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Job Duties:
- Planting trees and shrubs at customers houses and providing a genuine and outstanding customer service experience
- Assisting with daily tree-farm activities including grounds-keeping and irrigation repair
- Assisting in field preparation, including laying drain tile, setting pots, and installing irrigation poly
- Mowing and string trimming
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Other Duties: Weeding, unloading trucks, and miscellaneous tasks
For more information or to set up an interview call Brad at 515-778-2864.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16