What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Bed Maintenance position at Rocky Gardens Landscape Group LLC?
Job Description
Position: Bed Maintenance Crew
Location: Rocky Gardens Landscape Group, LLC - Beloit, Ohio
Reports To: Operations Manager
Job Overview: The Landscape Bed Maintenance Crew is responsible for the ongoing care and upkeep of landscape beds, ensuring they remain healthy, aesthetically pleasing, and free of weeds. The role requires knowledge of horticulture, attention to detail, and the ability to work in various outdoor conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Weeding & Weed Control: Regularly remove weeds from landscape beds using hand tools or mechanical equipment, ensuring the beds remain tidy and healthy.
- Pruning & Deadheading: Trim and prune shrubs, bushes, and perennials to promote healthy growth and maintain an attractive appearance.
- Mulching: Apply mulch to landscape beds to retain moisture, suppress weed growth, and enhance the aesthetic appeal.
- Plant Health Monitoring: Assess the health of plants and recommend corrective actions for any issues like nutrient deficiencies or damage.
- Planting: Assist in planting new flowers, shrubs, and trees when necessary, following landscape design plans.
- Seasonal Maintenance: Prepare landscape beds for seasonal changes, such as cleaning up leaves in fall or winterizing plants in colder months.
- Clean-Up & Debris Removal: Ensure that landscape beds are free of debris such as leaves, trash, and clippings after maintenance.
- Customer Interaction: Occasionally interact with clients, providing updates on the condition of their landscape and suggesting improvements or enhancements.
Qualifications:
- Experience in landscape maintenance or horticulture.
- Knowledge of local plants, soil types, and growing conditions.
- Ability to operate landscape equipment (weed trimmers, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of pests and plant diseases, as well as their management preferred.
- Physical stamina to perform tasks that may involve heavy lifting, bending, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Compensation:
Hourly wage based on experience and starts at $17-$20 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and performance-based incentive bonuses.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can submit their resume and contact information to ryan@rocky-gardens.com or apply directly on really.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18
