Landscape Worker

Job description

Duties: Care for established properties with grounds maintenance equipment: mowing, mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, trimming, edging, gather & remove litter, trim/pick flowers, clean flower beds, raking, mulching, fertilizing, and pruning. Follow planned landscape design: plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, grass, trees, shrubs, and flowering plants, install mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units for landscaping purposes & other related Landscape Worker activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org).

Work is performed 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 overtime. 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 insurance. 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 60lbs (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. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. 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.