Landscape Laborer

Job description

Duties may include: Duties may include: Care for established lawns by mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, litter, leaves and debris. Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to plant trees, shrubs, flowers, lay sod and install sprinkler systems. Prune or trim trees, shrubs, foliage and deadhead flowers. Spray or spread fertilizers, and herbicides onto trees, shrubs, foliage or lawns using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Provide proper upkeep to flower beds, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots. Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, pruners and shears. May operate vehicles and/or powered equipment, such as work trucks with small utility trailers, small tractors, mowers, trimmers, aerators, sod cutters, edgers, and leaf blowers & other related Landscape Laborer activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org).

Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed).

Special Requirements

Must be 18 due to insurance. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities: such as lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.