What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Apprentice position at PARADISE GARDEN LANDSCAPING INC?
Summary: The Lawn/ landscape Maintenance apprentice is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to complete grounds maintenance service contracts. The grounds maintenance apprentice will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.
Core Capabilities:
- Customer and quality focus
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Teamwork
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Responsibility and dependability
- Ethics and integrity
Job Duties:
- Aid in the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM
- Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other lawn care duties as directed by foreman
- Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
- Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, and snow blowers
- Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
- Assist foreman in other work-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance
- Always wears appropriate personal protective equipment
- Comply with all company policies and regulations
- Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
- Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
- Reports to: Crew Lead
Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum one year experience in the landscape/construction industry
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete simple reports, report progress to foreman
- Time management skills
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
- Preference will be given to candidates with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Work Conditions:
- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Requires good manual dexterity
- Excellent stamina is required
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
- Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work
Please note that as part of our standard hiring process, background checks and driver record checks (if applicable) may be conducted for all candidates considered for this position. These checks are performed to verify information provided by applicants and to ensure the safety and security of our workplace.
Salary : $16 - $18