Gardener

About Jensen Landscape Services Jensen Landscape Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S. We proudly serve clients across Northern California, from the San Francisco Bay Area to surrounding East Bay and North Bay communities and deliver reliable, high-quality landscape maintenance and construction services. Our philosophy is simple: We Put the Field First. We invest in our teams, provide industry-leading training, and create opportunities for long-term career growth. Job Title: Gardener Location: Milpitas, CA Jensen is experiencing tremendous growth and we are currently seeking Gardeners to join our growing team! JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the maintenance of commercial landscapes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience * Commercial landscape experience preferred, but not required License or Certification * Valid Driver's License issued from state of employment, preferred but not required. Specialized Skills * Ability to communicate effectively with Foreman and team members * Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required * Strong commitment to high quality of work and customer service * Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely manner * Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks * Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk * Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus * Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls * Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance * Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. * Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions * Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals * Frequently exposed to loud noise levels ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Ensure Maintain job site as instructed by Foreman. Possible duties include, but are not limited to mowing, raking, weeding, shearing, edging, and hand pruning * Safe operation of equipment, including : 21" and 36" mowers; power hedge shears; power shears; backpack blower; aerator * Basic understanding of Plant ID * Basic hand pruning skills * Basic skill in shearing shrubs and hedges * Operate all vehicles and equipment in accordance's with Monarch Safety Policy * Abide by Monarch code of conduct at all times * Shows up to work each day on time; completes all tasks within time expectations; adheres to company dress code policy; wears clean clothes to work each day; follows inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting procedures * All other duties as assigned. Total Rewards At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including: * The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances * Company Provided Life/AD&D * Employee Assistance Program * 6 Paid Holidays * 3 Days Paid Bereavement * 5 Days Paid Jury Duty * Employee Equity Program * Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance * On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay * Referral Bonuses Programs * Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts * Education Assistance * Best-in-Class Learning Management System * Career Advancement Opportunities The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions. Pay Range * Gardener with Driver's License: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour * Gardener without Driver's License: $19.00 - $22.50 per hour Jensen Landscape is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer. Jensen Landscape is an On Demand Daily Pay employer