Landscape Laborer

Job description

Mow, edge & trim lawns, using power mowers and edgers. Use hand and power tools to maintain lawns, including snow blowers, saws, trimmers, etc. Mulch, aerate, weed, grub and remove thatch. Trim, weed and edge flower beds, walkways and walls, dig holes/trenches using hand tools with a max depth of 2.5 ft & width of 3 ft, for planting & irrigation systems. Follow landscape designs, lay sod, sow grass, plant, spread topsoil and mulch. Install rock gardens, ponds, drainage & irrigation systems, fences and planters. Maintain & winterize irrigation systems. Install mortarless segmental masonry. May operate motorized vehicles. Involves bending, stooping, lifting and stretching on a frequent basis. Must be able to lift 50 lbs often, work in extreme weather conditions. Employer will assist non-local workers find housing, workers pay own room and board. Shared housing is available near the worksite at approximately $100.00 per week (subject to change based on local market/inflation). Housing is optional. Possibility of performance based raise, bonus, overtime and Saturdays. 1 hr non paid lunch. Transportation provided to worksites from central location in Nixa, MO.