Landscape Installation Technician

Job Description Job Description for Landscape Installation Technician Perform all aspects of residential and small scale commercial landscape installation including hardscape installation, patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveways and more, grading and soil preparation, installation of trees, shrubs and other landscape plants, installation of water features, fountains, decorative ponds / waterfalls, etc, installation of low voltage night lighting systems, mulch installation, sod installation, installation of artificial turf lawns and putting greens. Any and all other work related to landscaping and landscape maintenance. Basics Skills Some experience required in job description tasks Must be dependable Must be punctual Willingness to learn new skills Enjoy outdoor work in all weather conditions year-round 1-2 years experience preferred Must 21 years of age or older Must have a valid NC Drivers License with clean driving record Must be a good team member Opportunity for advancement Landscape Installation Department Work Hours Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hours may be longer in the spring and fall seasons and will be determined on a weekly basis by the landscape operations manager Seasonal work on Saturdays as needed Daily Responsibilities Overview Punctual Load equipment, tools and materials on company trucks and trailers Drive safely to job sites Unload and reload trucks and or trailers on job sites Follow directions from supervisor for each project Perform all phases of landscape installation work depending on the project Respectfully interact with customers as needed Pick up materials and supplies when directed Learn and exhibit safe, proper operation of power tools and equipment Assist with general housekeeping of the landscape operations areas at our office Complete and submit daily work report summary and receipts for fuel or supplies Compensation: Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with an opportunity for advancement as skills are developed. All employees are paid hourly and are required to accurately maintain their time-card. Payroll is every two weeks. The time clock is located in the employee shop area. Lunch break is generally from 12-12:30pm. We recommend employees bring their lunch and drinks each day . Drive time to and from job sites is paid time. Any hours worked over (40) are paid at the overtime rate of time and a half. Benefits: All benefits become effective after ninety days of continuous full- time employment. One week paid vacation (5 days) after one year of full-time employment. Two weeks paid vacation (10 days) after two years of full-time employment. Six paid holidays 401k Retirement Plan with company match. 401k Profit Sharing Plan. Term Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by company), Health Insurance plan (the company pays 50% of the employee coverage). Dental Insurance is available but is not company funded Company uniforms are available through a uniform service. (The company will pay 60% of the employee uniform cost) Company uniforms are required. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Overtime Weekends as needed Company Description Landscape Contractor #J-18808-Ljbffr Piedmont Carolina Nursery and Landscaping