Grounds Maintenance Technician 1 - YEAR-ROUND, FULL-TIME POSITION

Job Description

Job Summary:

As a Landscape Maintenance Technician 1, you will have the invaluable opportunity to shadow and learn from experienced landscape maintenance technicians and landscape maintenance crew leaders. Your role will involve assisting the landscape maintenance team with various tasks such as pruning, planting, mulching, weeding, and other landscape maintenance duties. This entry-level position will not only provide you with hands-on experience but also introduce you to basic horticultural knowledge, laying the foundation for your growth in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

· Horticultural Knowledge:

o Learn and expand your basic horticultural and landscape maintenance knowledge under the guidance of experienced professionals.

· Plant Disease Identification and Treatment:

o Begin to identify common landscape plant diseases and assist in developing treatment plans to maintain plant health.

· Proper Maintenance Practices:

o Start to recognize proper landscape maintenance practices and their specific remedies to ensure the long-term well-being of landscapes.

· Maintenance Tasks:

o Complete basic landscape maintenance tasks, including pruning, planting, mulching, weeding, and other duties as assigned.

· Client and Job Documentation:

o Maintain accurate client and job notes to track work completed, special instructions, and any client-specific requirements.

· Safety Compliance:

o Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Clean criminal record.

· Strong interest in horticulture and landscaping.

· Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and practices.

· Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

· Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (if required for the role).

Benefits:

· Competitive starting salary.

· Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

· Health, dental, and vision insurance options.

· Retirement savings plan.

· Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

Requirements for Advancement:

· Complete at least one season (or the equivalent of one full season) of shadowing a level 2 or greater Maintenance Technician.

· Complete a 30, 60, and 90-day review with the Recruiter and Production Manager.

· Master basic landscape maintenance knowledge including, but not limited to:

o Proper pruning techniques

o Proper planting techniques

o Basic landscape plant disease identification

o Basic horticultural knowledge

OUR VISION: Set the gold standard of quality that makes us proud of our properties, our projects, our people, and our profession

OUR MISSION: Provide the quality experience every client deserves by delivering our best every day.

We’re passionate about our company, what we do, and the quality service we provide. RJ Lawn Service Inc. is an established lawn & landscape company with a great reputation for quality work and a solid customer base. Our indoor/outdoor showroom, office and shop are located in Waukee, Iowa (in one of the top 10 fastest growing counties in the nation). Est. 1997, RJ Lawn Service Inc. offers services in landscape design & installation, lawn care, lawn treatments, irrigation maintenance, grounds maintenance, and snow removal. The current staff of 85 team members enjoys the challenge of growth while emphasizing quality and innovation through hard work and continuing education.

RJ is committed to being the highest paying company in our industry. We want to continue to be the best lawn & landscape company in the area, which requires more great people on our team. If you have or know someone with potential for greatness, we’ll help train and educate for advancement in your career. We are constantly growing and promoting members of our team who display characteristics of a greatness.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.60 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Des Moines, IA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Des Moines, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24