Landscaping Technician

We are RUSH Facilities, a division of RUSH Construction, an employee-owned local General Contractor in Brevard County, and we are looking for an ambitious Landscaping Technician to assist in our Grounds Keeping department. If you love to work outside, maintain landscaping, and foster a welcoming environment for clients, then this could be the job for you!

SUMMARY

Perform a range of diverse grounds-keeping tasks to enhance and maintain the aesthetic appeal of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Note: Other duties may be assigned requiring skills of a similar or less demanding nature.)

Grounds Maintenance

• Mowing, edging, trimming, and weeding lawns and garden beds
• Pruning trees, shrubs, and plants to maintain health and aesthetics
• Mulching, fertilizing, and aerating lawns and soil
• Controlling weeds, pests, and diseases using approved treatments

2. Landscape Installation & Construction

• Planting flowers, trees, shrubs, and grass
• Installing hardscapes like walkways, patios, retaining walls, and irrigation systems
• Spreading gravel, sand, or other materials for pathways and beds
• Laying sod and seeding lawns

3. Irrigation & Water Management

• Installing, inspecting, and repairing irrigation systems
• Adjusting sprinkler systems to ensure proper coverage and water efficiency
• Monitoring soil moisture and plant hydration needs

4. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Using mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, and other landscaping tools
• Performing basic maintenance on landscaping equipment (e.g., sharpening blades, refueling, and cleaning)
• Operating tractors, skid steers, or other heavy equipment (if required)

QUALIFICATIONS

To excel in this role, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disa...