What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Maintenance position at Mid-Coast Lawn Management?
We are looking for a hardworking, motivated individual that is interested in working outdoors in nature, with all its glory.
Lawn/property maintenance worker, experience preferred, but will happily train the right candidate.
Physical Demands:
- Safely perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials, including, but not limited to backpack blowers, trimmers for edging/weeding, mulch/plant material/rock, various sizes of lawnmowers, etc.
- Safely operate hand and power equipment, including but not limited to manual and powered sawing and cutting equipment
- Leverage 80 lbs. of a ride/walk behind mower over curbs
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Lift branches and limbs
- Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning)
- Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often while carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment, materials, or debris.
- Work Environment:
- Work hours vary and may exceed 10 hours per day
- Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)
- Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions, backpack blowers, running mowers, trimmers)
Perform maintenance on properties:
- Safely operate equipment with all necessary personal protective equipment
- Mow turf using a variety of mowers
- Edge grass at curbs, walkways and flowerbeds as directed
- Use blower to move leaves and clippings after each job and as needed
- Prune shrubs and trees as needed and clear debris
- Pull weeds
- Clean site and watch for trash, limbs, rocks, and various debris
Perform basic maintenance on equipment:
- Unload/reload equipment from trucks
- Wash equipment and truck as needed
- Change equipment blades and oil on a regular basis and as needed
- Clean air filters on regular basis and as needed
- Grease machine fittings on a regular basis and as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Some experience in lawn care helpful
- Ability to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers is a plus.
- REQUIRED - Valid/active driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work * - Can discuss during interview.
All positions are outdoors, very physical and fast paced. Estimated start time is 7:00 am till 5:00pm Monday-Friday. Occasionally Saturday work may be needed. End and start times vary depending on traffic, weather, job task and seasons.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $16 - $18