Landscape Technician

Position Summary: 

The Landscaping Technician will be an integral member of a regional landscaping team. Responsible for groundskeeping, the landscaping technician will safely operate equipment to keep solar sites well maintained and follow the direction of the Crew Lead and Regional Manager to ensure CSS fulfills service obligations. 

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for vegetation maintenance and weed abatement on solar PV power plant grounds with services including, but not limited to: 
  • Mowing 
  • Herbicide mixing and application 
  • String trimming 
  • Grading, seeding, and erosion repair 
• Be a self-starter and work independently on tasks assigned by crew lead and management. 
• Maintain and repair landscaping equipment and vehicles as needed 
• Provide timely Field Service Reports back to Operations staff for delivery to client 
• Assist the electrical services teams, special projects and livestock service teams as needed 
• Ensure premium client service and excellence in groundskeeping management 
• Routine overtime work and travel out of town for overnight work required as an essential function of the role 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Experience operating and maintaining equipment including: 
  • Zero turn mowers 
  • Tractors 
  • Mini excavators 
  • Compact track loaders 
  • String trimmers 
  • Bushhogs 

• Ability to safely and routinely strap, bind, chain, and tow a loaded 30’ gooseneck trailer
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in order to operate a company vehicle 

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently 
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short distances for 8-10 hours a day 

Work Environment: 

• Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold                                                                                                                   

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.  All employees may have other duties assigned at any time. 

Benefits Summary: 

We work to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. The following benefits are included in addition to your base compensation: 

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)  
• Bonus up to 10% of gross wages, paid quarterly 
• 401k (with 3% Company contribution) 
• Medical insurance (with the Company covering 80% of the employee premium and 20% of spouse and/or dependent premiums) 
• Dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Paid time off (beginning with 1 day per month and increasing with each year of service) 
• Paid holidays (7 days annually) 
• Paid sick leave (4 days annually) 
• Paid parental leave (4 paid weeks) 
• Paid professional development opportunities 
• Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service) 
• Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan 
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment paid for by the Company 
• Access to Company vehicle for work-related travel
• Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates 
  
• Long term disability insurance coverage 

About Carolina Solar Services: 

We provide solutions for renewable energy systems to support a sustainable future. As stewards of the environment, our team maximizes the impact of every power plant we service through an independent and human focused approach.  

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:  

We put safety at the forefront of our work for our employees and clients. This involves creating safe spaces in which we strive for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and hiring, company culture, leadership, and community partnerships. We are committed to addressing systemic racism and sexism so that all staff are valued and respected. We invite deep listening, diverse perspectives, and healthy dissension that we may better explore the impacts of the decisions we make. This includes providing ongoing opportunities for training, advancement, relationship building through education, volunteerism, and collaboration.  

We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, marital and/or familial status, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. 

Salary : $16 - $20