Landscape Technician

Position Classification: Full-time, Seasonal

Company: Christen Farm Nursery

Location: N6141 County Rd SN, Onalaska WI

The Company

Christen Farm Nursery is proud to bring the areas largest nursery with quality plants, bulk products, community awarded professional landscape, lawn care services and our knowledgeable, friendly staff to homeowners, businesses, and landscapes throughout the Coulee Region. Christen Farm Nursery is committed to provide professionally kept lawns and gardens by crews that have a passion for creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes.

The Landscape Crew Member professional must have a positive attitude, be a fast learner, be conscious of safety requirements, follow instructions by foreman, communicate with landscape design/ Foreman text/call throughout the day, work as a team member and individually, dress appropriately, be able to get to work independently and on time. This position is full time, seasonal. Tasks include, but are not limited to: customer service, debris removal, Rock & mulch installation, tree shrub removal and installation, patios and walls installation, blowing debris. Equipment consists of commercial bed edger, sod cutter, wheel barrow, line trimmer, blower, laser level . Working conditions vary by the job site. Experience is preferred but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS & TECHNICAL ROLE

• Follow instructions and tasks given by foreman and carry out those tasks in a productive manner while using time management skills to stay within production rates.
• Be self-motivated, responsible, reliable, and willing to work alone or with a crew.

• Be able to lift 50 pounds safely, if needed.
• Prepare vehicles and equipment for daily tasks.
• Operating and maintaining equipment properly and safely: Sod cutter, wheel barrow, Skid steer, line trimmers, blowers, edger’s, and aerators
• Exhibit great customer service and expertise in the job
• Perform general equipment maintenance
• Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
• Dependability

• Duties, responsibilities and activities subject to change at any time with or without notice to accommodate seasonal and peak business demands

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must posses a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record
• Ability to read and write in English on job related paperwork.

PHYSICAL DEMAND & REQUIRED ACTIVITY/MOVEMENT

• Frequently lift/carry objects weight up to 50 lbs. Ability to move and position objects weighing up to several hundred pounds using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Regularly, set up, adjust, control, test, operate and clean landscape equipment.
• Work out door exposed to exterior elements: pollen, rain, chemicals, cold and heat

• While on site constantly moving, walking, standing and bending
• Typical work week requires 40 hours

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• April- November Monday-Friday approx. 40 hours per week.
• Hourly wage paid bi-weekly, overtime pay at time and a half
• Opportunity for wage increase after 60 days
• Retirement plan available after 1 year and 1000 hours worked
• Company issued uniforms
• Opportunity to run own crew after 60 days if qualified

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Onalaska, WI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Onalaska, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $16 - $24