Landscaping Laborer

Landscaping Laborer - Job Description

Position Summary

The Landscaping Laborer performs grounds-maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, mulching, planting, and seasonal cleanup to keep client properties attractive, healthy, and well maintained.

You're being hired as a Landscaping Laborer, but PFS is a full-service facility company, and all field employees are cross-trained to support the complete range of services we provide our clients. Depending on season, weather, and daily work orders, you may be assigned to assist with landscaping, janitorial services, litter and debris pickup, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/flagging, and other services as needed. Snow and ice removal is a mandatory duty for every PFS employee, regardless of primary role, when winter weather events occur.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
• Plant, mulch, prune, and maintain trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
• Remove leaves, branches, and debris from grounds and walkways.
• Operate landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and all hand tools.
• Report irrigation issues, plant health concerns, or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Assist with janitorial and interior/exterior cleaning duties as assigned.
• Perform snow and ice removal (mandatory for all employees) during winter weather events, including shoveling, plowing support, and application of ice-melt products.
• Assist with litter and debris pickup across assigned properties, roadways, parking lots, and common areas.
• Support Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and flagging operations as needed.
• Perform other services as needed based on client and business demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous landscaping or grounds-maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including winter weather.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license required and a reliable, dependable form of transportation daily (early work start times).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to cross-train and work across all PFS service lines, including mandatory snow removal.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including snow and ice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and pride in property appearance.
• Basic knowledge of landscaping tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Adaptability to shift between janitorial, snow removal, litter/debris, and MOT duties as business needs require.

Schedule & Availability

Hours vary by season and daily work orders and may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends. A reliable, dependable form of transportation is required daily due to early work start times.

Why Work With PFS?

Join a growing, full-service facility company where no two days look the same. As a landscaping laborer, you'll gain hands-on experience across landscaping, janitorial, snow removal, litter/debris, and traffic control services - building versatile, in-demand skills while working alongside a dependable team.