Landscape Maintenance Crew Member

What’s Cool about this job?

Do you want to work with a company that will grow with you? We want to help you be the best version of yourself and will work with you to help make that happen. We understand that we are not perfect, and neither are you. We work hard to create an environment that acknowledges you will make mistakes. We will work together to fix them! Working with us is highly rewarding! You will get to see the fruits of your labors daily in mowing and enhancements! And you will build meaningful connections with crew members, management and customers! Everyone likes to help people – and we're going to pay you to for doing just that!

CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE 

This non-exempt position is responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled landscape tasks including horticulture, grounds maintenance, and equipment operation; perform related work as required. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The examples of functions listed in this job description are representative, but not necessarily exhaustive, of any one position in this job classification. Management may assign other functions not listed herein at its sole discretion. 

• Performs grounds maintenance functions (e.g., pulling weeds, raking leaves, sweeping sidewalks, and cleaning debris);

• clears ditches, digs holes, and performs handwork as necessary using a pick, shovel, or other hand tools (e.g., shovel, rake, broom, clippers);

• waters vegetation using a hose;

• cleans canals, drains, and tree wells;

• operates light landscape equipment (e.g., 21”, 36”, 52”, 60”, and 72” and riding mowers, leaf blower, string trimmer, stick edger, edger, pruning shears, hedge trimmer);

• maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety;

• actively participates in safety meetings;

• role models PPE usage;

• plants vegetation as instructed;

• uses assigned tools and equipment safely;

• assists in keeping the job site safe for the public and company employees;

• actively contributes to achieving performance goals (e.g., job quality, safety, customer service);

• complies with all company policies and safety procedures;

• works effectively in a group;

• takes direction from the Crew Leader and follows instructions;

• communicates effectively with the Crew Leader and co-workers;

• maintains lawns and planter beds as directed by the Crew Leader;

• works efficiently to complete assigned tasks without supervision;

• immediately reports unsafe conditions or faulty equipment to the Crew Leader;

• demonstrates proper horticultural practices;

• capable of visually identifying at least 10 plants by name; 

• performs various types of pruning (e.g., hard pruning, natural pruning, formal pruning);

• performs Winter Service (e.g., snow clearing, winter watering, installations, pruning) as needed;

• provides excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to clients, work-site partners, and Company staff in a courteous and efficient manner.