Landscape Laborer

Job description

Duties may include: Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass or plant seeds, bulbs, flowers, flowering plants, ground covers, shrubs, trees and apply mulch for protection. Prune or trim shrubs, trees or hedges. Haul or spread topsoil, or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place. Install rock gardens and planters. Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, shears, pruners, hedge trimmers. Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as tractors, twin-axle vehicles, sod cutters, pruning saws or electric clippers & other related Landscape Laborer activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work. Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. 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 maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. All applicants must be able, willing, qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. 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.