What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Worker position at PRESTIGE LAWN CARE?
JOB PURPOSE:
Participates in grounds maintenance work.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs mowing, trimming and edging turf areas using riding mower, push mower, weed whip and edger. Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, and trims and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways and walls. Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates soil amendments; plants bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees and shrubs; applies mulch. Inspects trees and landscape plants for pests and disease. Prunes trees, shrubs, vines and hedges. Applies seed, fertilizer and chemicals. Drives truck to transport plants and materials/tools. Performs snow and ice removal with hand tools and power equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal plantings. Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Ability to operate riding and push mower, power tiller, power edger, weed whip, blower, sprayer, tractor, skid steer loader, dump-bed truck, and basic hand tools. Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner .
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Experience: One year landscape or grounds related work preferred.
Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting, standing, walking, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Spends most time outdoors; frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for one hour plus.
BONUS/BENEFITS(FULL-TIME):
This is position will start as Temporary with the potential to go Full-Time.
Five days of paid vacation time after one year of employment with good attendance.
Paid holidays include Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day after one year of employment with good attendance.
No Sunday work.
The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $12.00 to $18.00/hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $12 - $18