Mowing Crew Member

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Area Manager


About Wright Outdoor Solutions:

Wright Outdoor Solutions offers indoor and outdoor services to residential and commercial customers and their communities across the Midwest. These services include tree care, landscaping design install and maintenance, interior plant design and maintenance, lawn care, holiday lights and décor, snow and ice management, and mulch. Our operations are guided by a set of values: safety, integrity, excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation, and family. We abide by the highest ethical standards, knowing customer satisfaction is our first priority, and we work as a team to deliver creative solutions to our clients. Finally, we are proud of our family-founded history and have worked to retain those family values in our culture since becoming employee-owned in 2002. As our company continues to grow, new opportunities are becoming available.

JOB SUMMARY: The Mowing Crew Member is responsible for working as a team member under the direct supervision of the Area Manager. You will be responsible for performing mowing and trimming services throughout Des Moines and surrounding areas while working in an efficient manner, promoting job worksite safety, providing excellent customer service, and exhibiting pride and quality workmanship.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Mow, trim and edge lawns
  
• Operate zero turn mowers, trimmers, edgers and other power equipment
  
• Perform general maintenance on equipment as needed
  
• Work flexible hours in all weather conditions to accommodate the seasonality of the industry
  

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
  
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards
  
• Uphold the values of Wright Outdoor Solutions which includes; safety, integrity, excellence, stewardship and family
  
• Perform other duties as related or assigned in all service areas of Wright Outdoor Solutions
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Iowa driver's license and a clean driving record
  
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or be willing to obtain one
  
• Proficiency in operating commercial mowers and equipment
  
• 2-3 years of commercial lawn mowing experience
  
• Ability to cope with a physically demanding job
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to reach, climb, kneel, lift (up to 50 lbs.) and walk for extended periods of time
  
• Strong work ethic and punctuality
  
• Ability to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Wright Outdoor Solutions offer the following:

Industry leading compensation

401K savings w/ 4% company match

Profit sharing through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of employment

Competitive paid time off and paid holidays

Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Support for continued education and professional certificates

Unique and inviting work environment

Wright Outdoor Solutions employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.