Landscape Laborer

Leppek Nursery, Inc. is looking to fill 6 Landscape Laborer positions. This is a temporary, full-time seasonal position from 4/1/2027 to 10/31/2027. Begin/report to work: 4640?W?Grand?River?Ave, Howell, Livingston County, MI, 48855 @ $20.17/hr. Employer will transport workers daily between report to work address and additional worksites. Additional worksites: (work throughout the following counties/areas): Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, and Washtenaw counties of MI and areas of Ann Arbor, MI, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, and Lansing-East Lansing, MI. Duties: Follow planned landscape design & grounds maintenance schedule: mow, weed, rake, trim, edge, prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges and apply mulch using manual gardening tools such as shovels, rakes, edging tools, pruners, or shears. Maintain the health of small trees, plants and shrubs, from the ground, within the residential and commercial environment. Plant: seeds, bulbs, foliage, grass, trees, shrubs, or sod as requested/planned. Install mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units for landscaping purposes & other related Landscape Laborer activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). 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. Terms: Employer will comply with all applicable Federal, State and local employment-related laws and regulations such as wages, breaks, hours worked, and overtime hours (overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. If overtime is worked, wage is paid at 1.5x regular rate of pay per hour worked beyond 40 hours each week.). In accordance with applicable Michigan state law, Earned Sick Time Act 338. Employers are required to provide earned sick time to their employees. The amount of paid sick leave provided may vary depending on the size of the business. Requirements: Must be 18 due to insurance. Must show proof of legal authority to work in the U.S. 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). No minimum education requirement. Must have 3 months Landscape experience. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Wages and Conditions of Employment: $20.17/Hour OT $30.26/Hour. Will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Wage paid every two weeks. All deductions required by law will be made by the employer as well as any further tax withholding or other reasonable deduction(s) authorized by the worker. At Employer's sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed). Possible cash advances (if applicable/requested by worker, potential deduction from worker's paycheck). Inbound and Outbound Transportation (Initial Arrival & Contract Completion/Subsequent Departure): The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at the rate required at the time of travel (currently $16.78 per day durin