Landscape Crew Member

Landscape Crew Member

Reports To: Office Manager

Department: Landscaping

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, maintains landscape quality and assists in meeting contracts and goals of Fair Street Landscape.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general labor and landscape maintenance as assigned by Crew Leader and/or Office Manager.
• Assists Crew Leader in maintaining and meeting quality control standards of contracts using powered and non-powered equipment.
• Assists in providing training and/or labor assistance to persons receiving services.
• Assists Crew Leader with limited supervision of persons receiving services.
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action as directed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by the Crew Leader, Office Manager, or Executive Team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Employee is regularly required to stand, twist; walk, bend; lift; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance: and see and hear and communicate with sufficient acuity to successfully perform all aspects of the job.
• Employee will be required to work outside in an environment that may include inclement weather and extreme heat and/or cold.
• Employee must be able to demonstrate manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and perform simple grasping and fine manipulation and be physically able to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• A reasonable accommodation will be made as outlined by law.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

REQUIRE:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and a demonstrated aptitude for general labor work, and/or landscape maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate powered and non-powered equipment including hand tools, and landscape maintenance equipment.
• The ability to work as a team member.
• The ability to represent Work Training Center in a positive manner.
• A fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice on file as a condition of continued employment.
• Must pass drug screen analysis.
• Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule including weekends, holidays, or evenings.
• Adherence to established dress standards.

PREFER OR WILLING TO ACQUIRE:

• Current First Aid and CPR certificate or ability to obtain certification after hire.
• One year experience in landscape.