What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardscape Construction Technician position at Schmidt Landscape Services?
We are a landscape design and construction contractor based 20 minutes south of Madison in Belleville. For more than 25 years our company has been creating custom-designed landscapes with impeccable customer service. Our typical client relationship is long-standing and our growth has been almost entirely referral-based.
For more information about our company, career opportunities and benefits please visit our website: https://www.schmidtlandscapes.com/.
Job Overview:
Our Landscape Construction crews work in small groups, typically in pairs or groups of three. Projects include installation of both home and commercial landscapes that can include: paver and natural stone patios and walkways, raised patio and step systems, block, snapped stone and boulder retaining walls, fire pits, grading and drainage systems, and trellises and pergolas. Projects vary in scale and scope and span between 2 and 30 days.
Responsibilities:
- Drive company trucks to and from customer locations.
- Operate skid steers and mini track machines to load and unload trucks, grade sites, and lift and move pallets.
- Use and operate small machines such as: blowers, compactors, vibratory rollers, table saws, and chopsaws.
- Install patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, and pergolas.
- Interact with customers as necessary to keep them informed of project progress.
Work Day and Expectations:
A typical day starts at 7:30 am. Teams review projects, discuss changes, goals and expectations. Crews drive to their work sites in company vehicles and work on their projects.Work days typically end around 6:00. Most work weeks are from Monday through Thursday.
Team members are expected to provide consistent quality results, be reliable, honest, and work well within a team.
Requirements:
You do not need experience to apply as we offer hands-on training. However, this job does require the following:
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to walk, lift, bend, squat, kneel repeatedly throughout the course of a work day
- Ability to tolerate extreme weather, both hot and cold.
- Desire to produce high quality work.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Preferences:
- 3-4 years of previous experience in landscape or construction trades.
- Strong basic math skills.
- Ability to functionally measure grade.
- Operational experience with joystick controlled skid steers, compaction equipment, saws and other related small engine equipment.
- Class A or Class B commercial driving license.
Why Work for Us:
We Care: Schmidt’s is a small company, which allows us to tailor ourselves to each employee's wants and needs.We want you to be successful, so we invest heavily in your development.
Feel Accomplished: Nothing is better than that moment when you finish a project and can see your work completed.
Be Safe: We are committed to safety at every step. We hold monthly safety meetings and include safety education as a key part of our training.
Retention Rates: We have above average retention rates with our employees working with us over five years.
Balance: Work life balance is essential to working at Schmidt’s. We wouldn’t have it any other way. We schedule our employees to work four days on, three days off.
Benefits:
We work hard to take care of our employees and are proud of the benefits package we offer. Standard benefits include:
- A highly competitive salary with competitive wage increases based on experience and performance
- Top-quality medical/vision/dental plan
- 100% immediate-vesting in a company matched retirement plan
- Four day work week with opportunity for overtime
- No Weekends
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid training (entry-level applicants welcome!)
- Reimbursement for continuing education and professional development
- Raises that coincide with new certifications or continuing education
- Work gear allowance
- Free company apparel
- Safety and work trainings with included hot breakfast
- Beverages provided during the warmer part of the season
- Paid plant ID app for horticulturists
