Landscape Laborer

Job description

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Lay sod, mow, trim, plant, weeding, watering, dig holes with shovel, rake, blow leaves; spread grass seed, fertilizer and mulch; sprinkler installation/repair, installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units. Maintain equipment to ensure proper functioning. May drive company truck to transport crews, plants, materials and tools to/from or at worksites.

The employer will offer 40 hours of work per week. Normal schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Shift includes 1-hour unpaid break time. Work on Saturdays and Sundays may be required. Workdays and shift time may vary depending on weather conditions.

Basic rate of pay $15.28 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.

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 $22.92 per hour.

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

Special Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to work a 5-day schedule, including Saturdays & Sundays as needed.
Employer paid drug testing required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing work, post-hire random, upon suspicion of use, and post-accident. Post-Hire Motor Vehicle record check required only of foreign and domestic workers who drive company vehicles (driving is not a requirement of all workers in the position).
Applicants must complete an employment application.
Required uniform provided at no charge to the worker.