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, plants, materials and tools to/from or at worksites. A driver’s license is not required; however, workers who possess a valid driver’s license may be assigned to drive a company pickup truck or other non-commercial vehicle. No commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required and workers will not be required to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).

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

Employer may increase wage based on experience, changes in 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 $29.21 per hour.

The employer will provide daily transportation from employee housing the main worksite in Smyrna, TN and among all worksite locations.

Special Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Post-employment drug test required, cost paid by employer and applied equally to all workers, U.S. and foreign/H-2B.
Workers are subject to post-injury/incident drug testing, cost paid by employer and applied equally to all workers, U.S. and foreign/H-2B.
Applicant must complete an employment application.
Required uniform provided at no cost to employer.