This is an entry-level position for landscape maintenance; daily tasks are mowing, trimming, edging, and weeding properties

Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities:

• General knowledge of landscape maintenance
• Basic knowledge and skills with hand and power equipment used in basic landscape maintenance (mowers, string trimmers, pruners, etc)
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to work effectively with strong, diverse personalities
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Operation and Control of equipment

Landscape Maintenance Requirements:

• Maintain customer’s landscapes including lawns and beds per foreman's/leads guidance
• Gather and remove litter
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning sheers, loppers, hedge trimmers, and other landscape maintenance equipment as needed
• Perform work requiring the use of hand tools, power tools, spray packs, and mowing equipment to complete assigned tasks
• Ensure company equipment is operated and maintained properly, including but not limited to initiating any action needed to remedy malfunctioning or unsafe equipment or report any issues to the foreman
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears or pruners
• General housekeeping of truck and trailer
• Adhere to uniform and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) guidelines
• Understand and comply with all company policies
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shift
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• 1 year of landscape maintenance experience; preferred
• A valid driver license is required for employment
• At least 18 years old
• No criminal record

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.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, regularly
• Stand, walk, lift, and bend the entire shift (8-10 hours)
• Push/guide the mower throughout the day
• Climb/step in/out of truck bed
• Carry buckets or bags weighing between 10 and 50 pounds
• Maneuver on foot in all site conditions (muddy, rocky, slope, wet, etc)

Work Environment
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions (rain, sun, heat, cold, mud, dust)