Landscape Crew Member

Landscape Crew Member

Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL Pay: $18.00 per hour to start Transportation: Company transportation to and from the worksite is provided Housing: Optional shared employee housing available at a low cost

Position Overview

Landscape Crew Members perform a variety of outdoor tasks including mowing, trimming, planting, and general grounds maintenance. This is a physical, fast-paced role that requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Expectations

• Arrive on time and maintain good attendance
• Complete work duties quickly, efficiently, and safely
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, and housemates with respect
• Follow all company policies at the jobsite and in employee housing
• If you quit or are terminated, you must leave employee housing immediately; travel home is at your own cost

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Cut lawns using various-sized power mowers
2. Trim and edge using gas-powered edgers and trimmers
3. Operate gas-powered blowers
4. Trim shrubs and trees using shears, pruners, or gas-powered hedge trimmers
5. Remove damaged leaves, branches, and twigs from shrubs and trees
6. Use landscaping tools and operate heavy equipment as needed
7. Pick up leaves, trash, and grass clippings and load them onto a truck or trailer
8. Weed by hand or with a garden hoe
9. Plant trees, bushes, and flowers
10. Check irrigation lines as needed
11. Carry and spread mulch
12. Dig trenches, arrange landscape boulders, build retaining walls, and work with hard materials
13. Follow all safety procedures and use equipment properly
14. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

1. Must be 18 years of age or older
2. Must pass a drug screen and background check
3. Must be able to stand, walk, crawl, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands/arms to grasp and carry equipment
4. Must be able to see, hear, and verbally communicate clearly
5. Must be able to lift 70 pounds regularly
6. Must have continuous ability to hear and speak
7. Must have strong visual acuity, including near vision and depth perception
8. Must be able to work outdoors in variable weather and temperatures
9. Must have manual dexterity to operate all necessary equipment

Other Expectations

Dependability:

• Must be punctual and maintain regular attendance

Job Performance:

• Must complete duties quickly, efficiently, and safely

Conduct:

• Must follow all worksite rules and regulations
• Violations may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination