Landscaping Technician

Davis Seasonal Maintenance is seeking quality, experienced employees to become part of our growing company. We are committed to being a great company to work for and offer:

• Respect, Recognition & Open Communication
• Job Security and Professional Advancement
• Balance Between Work & Life
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Paid License Including Pesticide Applicators, CDLs, etc.
• In-house Training Programs on an Ongoing Basis

Landscape or maintain grounds of commercial or retail properties. This position is full or part time during the months of March – November. It is typically first shift on weekdays, with the possibility of overtime. Wage is negotiable based on experience and driving capabilities.

Tasks

* Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws.

* Mow or edge lawns using power mowers or edgers.

* Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt (de-icer) in those areas.

* Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.

* Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.

* Prune or trim trees, shrubs or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.

* Gather and remove litter.

* Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.

* Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.

* Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other grounds features.

* Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.

* Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.

* Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.

* Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.

* Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using garden tools.

* Reading and interpreting maps and route sheets to provide accurate service.

Work Activities

* Performing general physical activities

* Move or lift heavy objects.

* Performing work in extreme weather conditions: heat/cold, rain/snow/ice.

* Ability to work long hours.

* Controlling machines and processes.

* Inspecting equipment, structures and materials.

* Repair and maintain mechanical equipment.

* Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment.

* Properly handling and moving objects.

* Ability to gather information, identify objects, actions and events.

* Making decisions and solving problems.

* Organizing, planning and prioritizing work.

Job Requirements

• Cell phone, with text messaging, email, and application capabilities.
• Neat, clean appearance.

* Should be able to work with a 2-6 hour lead time, if necessary.

* Reliable transportation at all hours, daily.

* Clean driving record to be able to operate our trucks. CDL is a plus.