What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Laborer position at Lincoln Park Nursery?
Well-established Gardening Center and Full Landscape Service company is seeking Landscape and Hardscape laborers (experience preferred) who are hardworking, honest, punctual, and work well with others.
Position Description:
- (Landscapers) General landscaping duties including plantings, cleanups, pond installations, etc. (no lawn care/maintenance).
- (Hardscapers) Installation of permanent hardscape fixtures (i.e. patios, retaining walls, walkways, etc.) This could involve removal of existing hardscape materials, excavation, adding stone base, installation of new materials (pavers, stone, etc.), and cutting materials to ensure proper fit and design. Load and unload trucks, haul, material handling and storage.
* Perform a variety of tasks and assigned work duties involving strenuous manual labor in outdoor project and work sites in residential areas.
- Perform a wide range of yard and garden cleanups.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly facility.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- REQUIRED: Possess driver license with a clean driving record.
- Able to drive heavy equipment (e.g., skidsteer, loader, heavy trucks) (we will teach you)
- Must have reliable transportation to get to work on time
- Must speak English
- Works with others in a crew/team.
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions for tasks with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of safe, proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in landscape general construction work.
- Able to work independently to complete scheduled activities on time
- Able to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24