Landscape/hardscape

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 continuously bend, squat and lift 50 lbs.

Minimum 35 hours per week, up to possible 40 hrs. Normal work days Monday through Friday. Shift times 7am – 4 pm with 1-hour unpaid meal break. Work days and shift time may vary with weather and needs of the business.

$16.50/hr. 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 $24.75/hr. based on locality the work is performed and the base rate of pay offered per hour. A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. Paid weekly.

Special Requirements

Must be able to work a 5-day schedule, includes weekends and holidays as required. Applicants must complete an employment application. Need to be physically able to perform landscape skills, operate equipment in outside weather conditions.