What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Technician / Horticulture position at Newton Landscape Group, Inc.?
Join our team of landscape professionals!
Founded in 1990, Newton Landscape Group has grown into a full-service agency responsible for shaping the landscape of southern Louisiana. Through the careful use of local materials, we strive for the highest attention to detail and artisanship in every single project. By developing long-term relationships with our clients (some pre-dating our official establishment), we offer an unparalleled level of service that continues to span generations of clients.
Qualifications:
- Minimum two years of landscape, horticulture or nursery experience (use of power equipment, weeding, hand pruning, seasonal color installation, general chemical knowledge, and general plant knowledge).
- Ready to work in year round weather conditions.
- Experience pulling trailer with pickup truck.
- Clean background, valid drivers license with transportation to and from work.
- Work outdoors in all conditions and lift/ carry 50 lb.
Job Duties:
- Work closely with other crew members to perform tasks necessary to keep job sites and accounts in excellent condition.
- Travel to 5-7 properties per day on a bi-weekly schedule.
- Manage and train crew members to accomplish task
- Manage properties using year round horticulture techniques
- Prepare seasonal color planting areas with tillers, soil and fertilizers
- Using knowledge of plant material to make seasonal color selections
- Maintain a neat and cared for appearance of truck, trailer, and equipment
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation including seven paid holidays.
- Vacation
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 3% Retirement match
- Year end profit sharing
- Great company culture and environment
How To Apply:
- Respond to this ad
- Call our office at 225.756.4321
Schedule: Full-time (40 hrs. per week) M-F 7:00am - 3:30pm
Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 /hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20