Landscaping And Groundskeeping Workers

Job description

**Additional language provided by employer subsequent to initial submission**
This position operates strictly under the guidance and direction of a supervisor who will be responsible for directing crews on how to mix and spray herbicides. Supervisors identify incompatible trees and vegetation for the incumbent to spray and/or remove and determine the types of chemicals and proportions the incumbent must mix and apply - as directed. The incumbent may also gather brush and sticks by hand to pile for removal. To clarify, this position requires little to no involvement in the decision-making process of herbicide application.

***Original Duties***
May include, but not limited to:
- Gather and remove litter.
- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
- Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
- Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
- Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
- Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
- Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
- Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
- Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
- Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
- Decorate gardens with stones or plants.

Special Requirements

- Must be willing and able to tolerate very hot or very cold temperatures.
- Must be willing and able to tolerate loud noises.
- Must be available entire contract period.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be able to perform physical labor.
- May conduct post-hire, employer-paid drug testing.

Special Requirements and Provisions:
-Schedule varies (days of the week and shift times). Additional hours may be offered. May be required to work weekends.
-All worksite locations are within driving distance of primary worksite location.
-Employer will pay the highest of all prevailing wages for all worksite locations throughout the entire period of employment.
-Employer may offer a bonus depending on experience and merit.
-Employer offers a ride to the primary worksite location to workers living area within a reasonable commute.
-Daily Transportation is provided to all worksites from primary worksite.
-Deductions: May be charged up to $85/week for rent for optional housing.