Gardener

Description

SUMMARY:  

Gardener 1 position will maintain common area landscaped areas at the headquarters offices, town offices and Oxnard facilities and housing areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Limoneira’s job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility, but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility.  In most cases the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly or monthly job duties.

• Responsible for all yard maintenance at all Limoneira locations
• Responsible for minor sprinkler repair and maintenance
• Fertilizes and waters common area lawns as needed
• Responsible for proper use and care of material and tools used in the performance of tasks/duties 
• Required to perform daily safety checks on all tools and equipment and report needed repairs to Foreman
• Must comply with all Safety and Food Safety rules and regulations
• Perform all other duties as directed by the  Housing & Commercial Operations Manager or Limoneira  Management 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or 1 year of experience in gardening or a related field; must have experience in self-propelled lawnmowers and powered landscape tools; must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must have good communication skills; must have the ability to understand and follow directions and posted work rules; must be able to efficiently utilize all landscape tools; must maintain a good driving record; must be able to proficiently drive a vehicle pulling a loaded trailer 

PERSONAL TRAITS:  

Must be able to interact and work with coworkers; maintain a good attendance and punctuality record; accept constructive criticism;

REASONING ABILITY:

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to fulfill written, oral or visual instructions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Employee is expected to wear personal protection equipment at all times while performing duties and tasks.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will need to be able to get in and out of a truck, sit, stand bend and stoop for long periods, be able to push and pull equipment; be able to hear and talk, and must have normal or corrected to 20/40 eyesight; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, must have hand and feet dexterity, be able to twist from left to right and right to left from waist and turn neck both left and right.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is year-round, outdoor position with moderate noise surroundings; occasionally the position will work in a shop or office buildings.  The surroundings tend to be cold during the winter and hot during the summer.  

Please be advised that job-related responsibilities are subject to change at any time.

Salary : $16 - $20