Landscape Crew Member

Job Description

Job Description

ONLY EXPERIENCED AND SERIOUS APPLICANTS NEED APPLY

Summary

This job exists primarily to service client needs, as assigned and identified, for maintenance of landscapes of residential and commercial properties.  Maintenance and repair of tools and equipment, performance of routine maintenance on vehicles as necessary, and recommendation/performance of additional work under the direction of a Crew Leader/Supervisor is both typical and expected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

·       Follow directions and service properties including designing, planting, installing, updating, and maintaining new and existing landscapes

·       Prepare truck and trailer for work, including performing various tasks such as safety inspections, cleanliness, locks, loading tools and supplies, readiness for transport, etc.

·       Organize tools and equipment, keeping to standards of organization

·       Maintain equipment, including making recommendations on repairs and replacement

·       Self-check job sites for quality and completeness of work

·       Spray and pull weeds as identified; prune trees & shrubs as indicated

·       Identifies if pests or fungi are present in lawns and other landscaped areas, and informs Crew Leader/Supervisor if pesticides and/or fungicides are necessary

·       Operates landscape maintenance and construction equipment including lawn mowers, weed whackers, trimmers, edgers, backpack and push blowers, and other common equipment and tools of the trade

·       Removes company produced trash and debris from properties

·       May drive company vehicles to and from worksites

·       Complete assigned maintenance/service in a professional manner as directed

·       Be responsible for vehicle maintenance and appearance

·       Be responsible for tools and equipment assigned and used

·       Keep superiors apprised of property issues, and informed of location and activities

·       Exhibit a capacity to learn entry-level and common/basic landscaping industry skills

·       Be courteous, neat, clean and in proper dress per company requirements

·       Represent the company in a courteous, responsible, and professional manner

Key Performance Indicators

·       Following Directions/Instructions

·       Communication/Inquiry

·       Environmental Awareness

·       Task Orientation/Completeness

Oversight and Direction

This position requires clear and specific instructions and/or follows standardized instructions or procedures with continuous supervision. Work is checked for accuracy, adequacy, and adherence to instructions. Matters not covered in original instructions are checked with a superior. Some autonomy is given to organize and carry out assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, and training.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position will require the ability to follow directions and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements included below are representative of the skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Where appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to assist those with disabilities in performance of the essential functions.

Required Education, Certifications, Licenses and/or Experience

Three to six months experience and/or training performing the types of functions required.

Mathematical and Reasoning Skills

Ability to perform basic calculations such as proportions, area, and volume as they relate to materials and work. Ability to apply common sense, comprehension of instructions, and follow sequencing to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or design/diagram form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing the duties of the job, the employee may stand and walk for long periods of time; climb, stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  The position requires depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

This position performs duties outside, and often in extreme temperatures and weather (e.g. heat, rain, wind, etc.). While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to sharp and moving mechanical parts. The noise levels within the work environment are typically moderate.

The statements above are intended to describe the work being performed by people that are assigned to this position. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all applicable responsibilities, skills and duties required.

This is an equal employment opportunity. PLC Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or military status.

We are a small company that has been in business for over 35 years. Our tenure is due to a small team of dedicated and professional crew members who strive to work together as a unit to ensure each and every task is completed to the specifications of our clients.

Company Description

We are a small company that has been in business for over 35 years. Our tenure is due to a small team of dedicated and professional crew members who strive to work together as a unit to ensure each and every task is completed to the specifications of our clients.