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...