Landscape Technician

If you enjoy working in flower beds, spending time outside, and creating and maintaining beautiful exterior spaces, you could be the candidate we’re looking for.

Lundy’s Landscape Services is searching for full-time Landscape Technicians to complete light-to-moderate landscape maintenance tasks. This could include pulling weeds, pruning or shaping small trees and shrubs, and other routine lawn care and maintenance. Candidates should feel comfortable working by themselves as well as with a team.

We will provide a company vehicle for you to travel to and from job sites as well as haul equipment and debris.

Full-time Team Members will work Monday-Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Evening and weekend work may be incurred in times of snow removal or natural disasters. This position reports directly to your Crew Leader. Past experience within the landscaping industry is a plus; however, if you don’t have previous experience, we’re happy to train the right candidate.

Compensation

In addition to a starting pay of $16.50 per hour (depending on experience), all company benefits (outlined below) are included in a full-time Team Member’s compensation package:

• Medical Dental Vision Coverage
• Up to 3 weeks paid vacation
• Yearly loyalty bonus
• Paid major holidays
• Team Member discount on materials
• Life insurance
• Boot stipend

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens and lawns by mowing, trimming, pruning, raking, and weeding
• Safely and effectively apply treatments and fertilizers to outdoor areas
• Remove snow, ice, and leaves as needed
• Load and unload equipment and tools to and from work vehicles
• Plant new flowers, trees, grass, hedges, and bushes
• Ability to adequately follow written and verbal instructions from your Crew Leader and complete your tasks to company expectations
• Desire to take pride in your work and the joy it brings our customers
• Use the Company Crew Control app to record progress throughout the day
• Perform all tasks safely and thoroughly

Characteristics of Our Ideal Candidate

• Education, certifications, or previous training in landscape management
• Have experience working in a nursery or like environment and/or have a significant interest in landscaping and horticulture
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Hard-working attitude
• Desire to complete tasks thoroughly
• Comfortable with operating equipment including mowers, leaf blowers, and weed eaters
• Communicates effectively
• Willingness to work extended hours and open to flexibility in scheduling. On rare occasions, 24/7 availability, depending on the demands of natural disaster or snow removal, may be required
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and excellent personal safety record

Lundy’s Landscape Services is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening as well as random drug screenings throughout their employment. Applicants must also pass a background check and have an insurable driving record.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US

From a young age, our owner, Aaron Lundy, wanted to run his own business. His dream came true when he opened his lawn care company in his Southwest Virginia hometown. He set goals to work hard, be the best, and provide his customers with outstanding landscaping services. Our company is dedicated to serving our community and providing them with a premier experience. In addition to landscaping and lawn care services, which include mowing, seeding, mulching, planting, rock installation, shrubbery, edging, and more, we also handle hardscaping, tree services, spring and fall clean-up, and snow removal. We serve the areas of Chilhowie, Abingdon, Bristol, Marion, and Atkins, Virginia.

Our core values include:

• Active Communication
• Whole Person Development
• Attitude / Effort is EVERYTHING
• Excellence Hides in the Details
• Bigger Picture Development

Our core values include:

• Clear Communication: We always ensure our customers are kept up-to-date throughout their project. Additionally, we answer calls and emails quickly, arrive promptly, and aim to keep our Team Members well-informed.
• Teamwork: Our team is made up of high-quality individuals who work well together and strive to perform at their highest level everyday. We value and encourage comradery and a positive work atmosphere.
• Being the Best: It is our mission to make sure our customers are satisfied with our work and trust us to continue to care for their property. To do so, we require Team Members who are fully dedicated to the quality of their work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17