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 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. Normal schedule Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm. Shift includes 30 minutes unpaid break time. Work on Friday and Saturday may be required as necessary. Work days, hours, and shift time may vary depending on weather.

Basic wage rate: $18.33 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 $27.50 per hour.

The employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Workers will be paid weekly.

Special Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to adapt to extreme outdoor temperatures.
Must be able to work Fridays and Saturdays as necessary.
Applicant must complete an employment application.
Required uniform shirt provided at no charge to the worker.