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 work sites. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work in adverse weather conditions.

Minimum 35 hours up to possible 50 hours of work per week, Monday-Friday 6:00am-5:00pm, depending on weather conditions. Shift includes 1 hour unpaid break time. Possible work on Saturdays.

Basic wage rate: $17.82 per hour. Employer may increase wage based on experience, changes in market conditions, and/or provide additional pay for performance and tenure. An overtime premium will be paid when required by Federal, State, or local law, including at time-and-a-half after 40 hours per workweek. Generally, when overtime is available it will be paid at $26.73 per hour based on locality the work is performed and the base rate of pay offered per hour. A single workweek will be used in computing wages due. Workers will be paid weekly.

Special Requirements

Must be able to work a 5-day workweek, weekends and holidays may be required.
Applicants must complete an employment application.