Landscape Worker

Job description

Duties may include: Care for established lawns by mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, litter & debris. Operate vehicles or powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, electric clippers, or sod cutters. Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, plant trees, shrubs & flowers. Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges. Water trees, shrubs, flowers, & lawns. Shovel snow from walk, driveways, or parking lots, and spread salt in those areas & other related Landscape Worker activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed).

Special Requirements

Must be 18 due to equipment use. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco-free work zone. Perform physical activities such as: lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 60lbs (possible 2-person). All applicants must be able, willing, qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/ refusal to abide = dismissal. Possible background check post hire at employer's expense. Outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or OT.