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.

Employer will offer 54 hours per week, Monday-Saturday 6:30am – 4:30 pm, depending on weather conditions. Shift includes 1 hour unpaid break time.

Basic wage rate: $15.95 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 $23.93 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 lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to work a 6-day workweek.
Applicants must complete an employment application.