Landscape Maintenance Worker

Hoerr Nursery is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Landscape Maintenance Worker to join our growing team. We pride ourselves on creating and maintaining beautiful and healthy outdoor spaces for our clients. If you have a passion for landscaping and enjoy working outdoors, we encourage you to apply!

Job Summary:

The Landscape Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the upkeep and beautification of lawns, gardens, and other landscaped areas. This includes but is not limited to mowing, trimming, planting, weeding, and fertilizing. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to providing high-quality service.

Responsibilities:

• Lawn Care: Mowing lawns using various types of mowers, trimming edges, edging along walkways and flowerbeds, and removing debris.
• Plant Care: Planting flowers, shrubs, and trees, weeding flowerbeds, pruning bushes and hedges, fertilizing plants, and monitoring for pests and diseases.
• Seasonal Tasks: Performing seasonal tasks such as leaf removal and preparing landscapes for winter or summer.
• Clean Up: Maintaining clean and organized work areas, including loading and unloading equipment and debris.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on landscaping equipment, such as changing blades, lubricating equipment, and ensuring equipment is in good working order.
• Customer Service: Interacting with clients in a professional and courteous manner, addressing their questions and concerns, and providing excellent customer service.
• Safety: Adhering to all safety procedures and guidelines, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and operating equipment safely.
• Other Duties: Performing other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience in landscaping or a related field is preferred, but not required for entry-level positions. Willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Physical Abilities: Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate various types of landscaping equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hedge trimmers. Experience with larger equipment (e.g., zero-turn and stander mowers) is a plus.
• Knowledge: Basic knowledge of plant care, including identification of common plants and weeds, proper pruning techniques, and fertilization methods.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with clients and coworkers.
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented and take pride in their work.
• Reliability: Must be reliable and punctual.
• Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required.

Wages & Benefits:

• $17 to $19 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
• Full-time position (March 15th – November 15th) with seasonal overtime
• 1 week paid vacation to start, 2 weeks after 2 years .
• 6 paid holidays.
• 8 to 13 week unpaid layoff in December/January/February/March.
• Medical and dental plans (employer pays 50-75% of premiums).
• Voluntary vision and life insurance.
• 401k savings plan.
• Some Saturdays and all Sundays off outside of April & May.
• Fishing pass after 90 days.

Hoerr Nursery is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Peoria, IL 61615 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19