Landscape Laborer

Job description

Duties may include: Care for established lawns by mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch and litter. Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears & pruners to improve growth. Spray or spread fertilizer or insecticides onto trees, shrubs & lawns. Water trees, shrubs & lawns using a hose or sprinkler system. Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spreading salt in those areas & other related Landscape Laborer activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org).

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).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

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 max muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 100lbs (possible 2-person). 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.