Landscape Laborer

Job description

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Mow, trim/edge, plant, lay sod, weeding, watering, raking, blow leaves; use a hand shovel to dig holes (up to 24 inches depth and 36 inches in width) for installing plants, trees, shrubs, or irrigation systems; spread seed, fertilizer and mulch; works on the ground to prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using shears, pruners, or chain saws; core aerating; sprinkler installation/repair, installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units. Maintain equipment to ensure proper functioning. May drive a company truck or other vehicle to transport work crew, plants, materials and tools to/from or at worksites.

The employer will offer 40 hours of work per week. Normal schedule Monday-Friday 7am-4pm. Shift includes 1 hour unpaid break time. Work on Saturdays may be required. Work days and shift time may vary depending on weather conditions.

Basic wage rate: $19.76 per hour. Employer may increase wage based on experience, market conditions, and/or provide additional pay for performance and tenure. Workers are eligible to accrue paid time off. Bonuses provided for exemplary/merit based work. An overtime premium will be paid when required by Federal, State, or local law, including at time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. Generally, when overtime is available it will be paid at $29.64 per hour.

A single workweek will be used in computing wages due. Workers will be paid weekly.

Special Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to work a 5-day schedule, including Saturdays as needed.
Applicant must complete an employment application.
Required uniform provided at no charge to the worker.