What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer - Landscape Construction position at Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management?
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Summary/Objective:
We currently have a full-time position available for Landscape Construction Laborers. This position is responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled landscape tasks.
Essential Functions:
- Using hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties
- Plants vegetation as instructed, grads, digs, spreads DG and rakes
- Follows directions from the Crew Leaders; performs landscape construction functions
- Clears trenches, digs holes, and performs handwork as necessary using a pick, shovel, or other hand tools
- Maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety
- Performs general clean up at the work site
- Thinks ahead and completes tasks efficiently
- Attends safety meetings
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently
- Plants vegetation as instructed
- Provides excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to clients, work-site partners, and company staff in a courteous and efficient manner
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Work Environment
- Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (equipment parts.)
- Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day
Physical Requirements
Frequently stand, walk, or crouch on narrow and/or slippery surfaces; stoop, kneel, bend to pick up or move objects; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and uneven surfaces; move, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds;
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Travel Required
This position will require in state and out of state business travel based on business needs.
EEO statement
Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management participates in E-Verify and is a drug free workplace.
Other duties
Please note 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19
