What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Crew Member position at U.S. Lawns Greenville?
Major Job Responsibilities
Field Operation
· Report to work on time.
· Change and sharpen blades safely.
· Remove loose trash and debris from landscape area before mowing.
· Remove weeds from sidewalks, curb lines, and mulch beds.
· Remove dead flower heads from annual and perennial flowers.
· Fuel equipment daily and record fuel usage.
· Report property damage to Foreman or Lead Person.
· Help crew load and unload equipment at the job site.
· Review and sign time sheet weekly.
· Remove tree suckers.
Client Relations
· Know who the client is.
· Know where the client parks his/her car.
· Be aware of walkways he/she uses to get to their office.
· Always be courteous.
· Always wear a clean uniform.
· Know what to do if a client or anyone else asks a question.
Quality Control
· Learn how to mow patterns and change pattern each week without being told.
· Remove trash from landscape areas.
· Remove weeds from sidewalks, curb lines, and mulch beds.
· Remove dead flower heads from annual and perennial flowers.
· Learn the proper way to fertilize turf.
· Learn to use the proper equipment for the job being performed.
Equipment Use
· Become certified in the training/certification program for the designated pieces of equipment (21” mower, 36” mower, 48” & 60” mower, riding mower, blower, edger and weedeater).
· Learn to service/perform the necessary preventative maintenance on equipment.
· Learn the proper loading and unloading of equipment.
· Learn the proper way to change and sharpen blades safely.
· Know exactly what fuel each piece of equipment requires.
Safety
· Attend/participate in company orientation program before performing any work.
· Learn to adhere to all company safety rules/policies.
· Must attend and participate in all tailgate meetings.
· Learn the proper way to change and sharpen blades safely.
· Must use appropriate safety equipment when necessary.
Major Job Responsibilities
· Has a “can-do” attitude
· Gets a job done on time and knows what to do next.
· Volunteers to take on a new or different job, project or responsibility.
· Goes beyond what is expected to do a better job.
· Must be a “team player”.
· Must get along with all co-workers.
Typical Qualifications
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
While performing duties, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; may read and interpret data, information and documents; observe and respond to people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; work under deadlines; and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
Physical Demands
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Greenville, NC 27858: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16