Landscape Laborer

Job description

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Lay sod, mow, trim/edge, plant, weeding, watering, rake, 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 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. Work schedule may vary, normal 4 day schedule Mon-Thurs from 6:30am - 5:00pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch. Workdays, hours and shift time may vary depending on weather conditions.

Basic rate of pay $17.97 per hour. Employer may increase wage based on experience, market conditions, and/or provide additional pay for performance and tenure.

Overtime may be available. 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 $26.96 per hour.

A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. Pay received Bi-weekly.

Special Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Post-employment background-check and post-employment/injury or incident drug testing required, costs paid for by employer and applied equally to all workers, U.S. and foreign/H-2B.
Must be able to work Friday and/or Saturday when needed.
Must be able to work a 4 day schedule, may include weekends and holidays.
Must be able to work a 10-hour shift Monday through Thursday.
Applicant must complete an employment application.
Required uniform provided at no charge to the worker.