Landscape Maintenance Technician

Summary:

The Landscape Technician is responsible for a variety of job tasks (including physical labor) in order to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. Job responsibilities also include utilizing various hand tools, power tools, and equipment to carry out specified job duties.

Core Capabilities:

Customer and quality focus

Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

Team work

Excellent problem solving abilities

Responsibility and dependability

Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

Responsible for hardscape and softscape landscape construction

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to assist with landscape constructions a plus but not required

Construct rock gardens, decks, fieldstone paths, stone garden walls, fences, ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls, retaining walls, and interlocking brick

Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs

Weed, prune, and trim trees and plants

Apply fertilizers, cut grass, and water lawns and gardens

Cart and spread topsoil and other required materials

Lay sod or seed; grading (soil); and tree staking

Utilize hand tools, power tools, and other necessary equipment to complete job tasks

Perform lawn maintenance using lawn mowers, tractors, trimmers, and weed eaters

Build scaffolds

Move and transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies and manual lifting

Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments , shop equipment

Conduct daily safety inspections of tools and equipment

Follow directions from foreman

Complete daily paperwork tracking job time and material costs (if needed0

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times

Comply with all company policies and regulations

Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

Completion of high school, GED, college, vocational, or technical training

No experience needed in the construction of rock gardens, decks, fieldstone paths, stone garden walls, fences, ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls, retaining walls, and interlocking brick

Plant knowledge and identification, and experience in plant care a plus but not needed

Competent in the use of power tools (quick cut saws, chain saws, plate tampers, power wheel barrows, skills saws, sod cutter, sprayer or duster, rototiller, drills, etc.)

Physically fit with strong stamina

Basic measurement and calculation skills

Ability to follow safe working procedures

Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail

Good analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team

Speak, read, and write English

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Work Conditions:

Job requires ability to work with hand tools, small engine equipment, and materials

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Requires good manual dexterity

Excellent stamina is required

Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis

Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

Flexible working hours and occasional weekend work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Savannah, GA 31408 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Savannah, GA 31408: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15