What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Laborer position at Gelpi Landscaping LLC?
Who are we?
We are a family-owned and operated landscaping company, committed to providing customers with consistent and personalized high-quality services that exceed their expectations. We take pride in upholding the values of reliability, integrity, and excellence in everything we do. Our focus on building strong relationships with our customers is fundamental to our commitment to exceptional service and lasting satisfaction. We are a growing company seeking reliable team players that have a desire to expand with us. We are committed to helping you develop and enhance your skills, and are seeking an individual to train to take on more responsibility in the company.
Working Conditions: This job requires working outdoors daily in various weather conditions. The physical requirements of this job entail continuous movement including, but not limited to, walking, kneeling, crawling, climbing in and out of trucks, digging, and the ability to lift over 50 lbs regularly. Using wheelbarrows, hand tools, gas powered lawn equipment and other power tools for extended periods of time is common. This frequent use of machinery includes moderate to heavy noise exposure. Appropriate PPE will be provided and is expected to be worn at all times.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely operate power equipment including lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and electric equipment such as drills and circular saws.
- Perform lawn and landscape maintenance tasks, such as cutting grass, weed whacking, trimming hedges, cleaning up debris, and blowing trimmings off of hard surfaces.
- Assist in the installation and maintenance of landscape beds, including planting trees/shrubs, weeding, and installing soil, mulch, stone, or other materials.
- Assist in the installation of hardscapes including retaining walls and fire pits, as well as wood, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum fences.
- Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks in the morning and end of day, along with keeping tools on trucks organized throughout the day.
- Support the supervisor in any additional needed tasks such as, but not limited to, inspections and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and shop yard.
- Be a responsible and dependable team member who shows up to work on time, demonstrates good character and integrity, and is always willing to grow and learn.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Requirements, Qualities, and Skills:
- Valid PA Driver’s license
- Landscaping Experience: 2 year (Preferred)
- Ability to safely drive a pickup truck (Experience hauling mowers with a utility trailer preferred)
- Ability to lift 50lbs or more
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
- Physical stamina to work outdoors for extended lengths of time
- Responsibility, reliability, and timeliness
- Time management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Have a desire to grow and challenge yourself
- Respectful to yourself and to others
- Demonstrate good character with strong family values, ethics, and integrity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20