Landscape Maintenance Crew Member

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Who We Are

At The Landscape Partners, we understand that providing excellent customer service is only part of what exemplifies an exceptional company. That's why we offer superior commercial landscape services and take the time to create outstanding client relationships. These relationships enhance the customer experience as we become valued members of your team. As part of the Aspen Grove Landscape Companies, we offer a local company's expertise and personal touch, coupled with the support and vast resources of a national organization.

More importantly, we'll take the stress out of managing your landscape— and go above and beyond your expectations to win your trust.

Our use of current technology and state-of-the-art equipment, plus our commitment to technical training for all employees, ensures that our clients receive outstanding landscaping and superior customer service. We provide complete landscape management programs, including landscape maintenance, irrigation management, plant and turf healthcare services, enhancements, and construction.

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver excellent quality, great service, and great value. We back that up daily with our PROMISE, which ensures that we create true partnerships with our customers and helps us "leave the world a little better than we found it."

Our Values

• Quality – The ability to understand our customers' and staff's needs and expectations, and to continuously provide services that satisfy those needs and exceed expectations.
• Integrity –To achieve the highest standards of integrity in all the services we deliver to customers. To provide a culture based on integrity and a continuous improvement process, enabling employees to achieve personal and career goals.
• Communication – Nurturing relationships with our customers year after year, delivering services with honesty, loyalty, and good old-fashioned hard work.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary LTD
• 401(k) Match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Training & Development
  
  

Position Summary

Landscape Laborer (Crew Member) is responsible for carrying out basic landscape department-related functions safely and efficiently on assigned properties. This position will support the crew to deliver a quality job on time. Landscape Laborer (Crew Member) is an entry-level position designed for individuals with limited or no experience in the landscape industry. They will report to the Foreman (Crew Leader) or Operations Manager.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Dependable; consistently arrives to work on time, responds to management direction and commits to the required hours for job completion that will vary based on weather/season.
• Performs all job-related tasks safely and efficiently and uses all tools and equipment in accordance with company safety policy.
• Operates mechanized equipment as required, which may include gas-powered sheers, weed eater, stick edger, backpack blower, push mower, wheelbarrow, hand tools.
• Performs assigned daily work per department requirements inclusive of mowing, edging, trimming, planting, fertilizing, watering, detailing ornamental plant material, weed-eating, spraying or pulling weeds, clearing of hard surfaces, tree care, laying sod or masonry materials, digging, raking, and assisting in irrigation or masonry installation.
• Assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and supplies on the truck.
• Complies with the equipment preventative maintenance program and thoroughly cleans used equipment and stores in designated areas daily.
• Assists in keeping job site, vehicles, trailers, warehouses, and offices safe, clean and organized.
• Informs supervisor of problem areas on-site, equipment or supply issues, or of any accident or loss.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, especially in the handling of equipment.
• Works to assure quality and timely completion of all tasks assigned.
• Participates in training programs as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS?

• Entry-level to 2 years of experience in landscape basics.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Organized, hardworking, safety-conscious, punctual, leads by example, self-motivated, honest, and customer service-driven.
• Effectively communicates with others, with the ability to read and/or comprehend written and verbal instructions/information. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Accountable; demonstrates dependability in attendance and timeliness, and carefully follows directions and instructions provided.
• Is solution-oriented with the ability to apply feedback to improve performance.
• Able to safely work alone and display quality and thoroughness in work product.
• Team-focused; exhibits objectivity and openness to others, mitigate conflict and keeps emotions under control.
• Maintains a positive, responsive and flexible attitude.
• Able to follow plans as shown on a map of the property.
• Maintains attention and concentration during dangerous tasks and while using equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to interact professionally with all customers, team members, and those from external organizations.
• Must be able to wear PPE as necessary and maintain a professional appearance at all times while abiding by the uniform code.
• Must have transportation to and from the show-up location.
  
  

Environmental Considerations

• Works outside in various weather conditions that may be hot, cold, wet or turbulent.
• Works in environments with unusually loud noise levels.
• Works with and near moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to hazardous material, fumes or airborne particles such as gasoline, oil, grease, and elements such as herbicide, pesticide or other horticulture-related products.
• Works on uneven terrain for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed at varying heights above the ground.
• May be exposed to nature, i.e. irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.
• May be exposed to dogs and other animals.
• Must have endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day. Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work).
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability and endurance to perform tasks for at least 8-hour periods.
• Must understand and demonstrate proper safety procedures, abiding by all OSHA regulations, with the ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear PPE as necessary.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
  
  

Key

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Rarely = less than 10%

Occasionally = up to 33%

Frequently = up to 66%

Continuously = 67% to 100%

Rarely: Crawling, climbing poles, climbing ladders.

Occasionally: Sitting, seeing distant, climbing stairs, lifting over 10lbs to 50lbs.

Frequently: Sense of touch, speaking clearly, climbing on/off the truck, reading, hearing – speech range, depth perception, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 50lbs.

Continuously: Walking, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, range of motion, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, gripping, seeing, reaching, color vision, lifting, carrying, lifting up to 10lbs.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Note

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
  
  

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.