Landscaping Team Member

Position Overview

This is an entry level position with a lot of room for growth and development with the company. Here you will learn the skills required to become an important member of the team and begin your career as a landscape professional.

Jobsite Responsibilities

This is an entry level position with a lot of room for growth and development with the company. Here you will learn the skills required to become an important member of the team and begin your career as a landscape professional.

As a team member your job will include the use of various hand tools (shovel, rake, broom, pick axe, post hole digger, etc.) and power tools (compactor, jumping jack, blower, power broom, etc.). Always know where to find these items and where to store them at the end of the day.

You should be able to load and carry a wheelbarrow confidently. We tend to use machinery where possible but some jobs will require you to move material by hand.

Know the difference between aggregates like crusher run gravel, screenings/ag lime, 3/4 clear stone and #9 bedding stone. It's very easy to differentiate between these materials and we will train you.

Be able to identify plants correctly reading the tags provided.

Fill all machines with the proper fuel (diesel in heavy machinery and large reversible compaction equipment; gas for small compaction equipment, generators and buggies; mixed fuel for cut off saws). Never fill a machine unless you are sure of the type of fuel it takes.

Set up transit and reader for the Team Lead upon request.

Carry pavers, slabs and wall block to the Team Members and Team Lead on a jobsite. The Team Lead will show you how to stack materials – follow his/her instructions.

Carry palnts, soil, mulch to the Team Members and Team Lead on a jobsite. The Team Lead will show you how to place materials – follow his/her instructions.

Know how to plant various trees and shrubs as specified by the Team Lead.

Clean and organize the trucks and trailers when asked to do so.

There are literally hundreds of small tasks required of a Team Member on our jobsites. You must be able to pay attention, ask questions and show initiative in your work.

Knowledge and Experience

· This position requires a high school degree or GED and valid drivers licence

· Candidate must be able to read and write.

Physical Demands

The physical demands outlined are examples of the type of demands the employee will encounter on the job site.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; crouch; stoop or kneel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

Job Site Conditions

The job site conditions described below are examples of those conditions an employee encounters while performing the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather (heat or cold), and moving mechanical equipment.

In addition, job sites are located on both residential and commercial property. The employee may also occasionally be exposed to the homeowner’s pets.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person