Landscape Technician

Landscape Team TechnicianFor 27 years, Southern Landscape Group has been Central Virginia's premier landscape design/build and maintenance firm. With a focus on high-end residential and commercial properties, we deliver unparalleled experiences and service to our clients daily.At Southern, it all starts with our team! We realize that we are only as good as the people we have representing our brand; therefore, our emphasis is on finding, retaining, and training the highest quality people! Our mission is to support and grow our teams so we can make our clients' lives better. Our modern fleet of equipment & trucks, modern facility & technology, and focus on safety make working here a mutually beneficial experience.Position OverviewA Landscape Team Technician is an experienced landscaping team member working under the supervision of a Team Leader. The position assists the Team Leader by providing experienced help to the job and has the capability to perform most landscape related tasks at a basic to advanced level. The Landscape Team Technician is able to operate a variety of equipment and has a working knowledge of horticultural practices.Job Functions1. Reviewing job notes for clear understanding of scope of work to be performed on daily basis2. Read, measure, and interpret landscape plans3. Working knowledge and understanding of pesticides used4. Mix and apply various pesticides using proper PPE and application techniques5. Perform the following landscape services:Landscape bed installation and maintenancePruning: horticulturally correct tree/shrub/perennial pruning and dead headingPlant health: identify, diagnose, and treat plant health issues regarding diseases and insectsIrrigation: proper installation and minor irrigation repairsLighting: proper installation of low-voltage lighting systems, repair and replacement of lighting system componentsDrainage: installation of drainage pipe, drain boxes, dry creek beds, and swalesGrading: use machinery, hand tools, and grade measuring tools to properly contour, shape, and fine grade soil to achieve desired look and functionWatering: new install plant and turf wateringPlant installation: plant identification, bed preparation, proper plant installation, layout, care and maintenanceSpring clean-ups: bed cleanout, bed edging, pre-emergent, plant fertilization, and mulch installationStepping stones and steps: installation using natural stoneEdging: installation of metal and cobblestone edgingUtilities: identify utility markingsBlowing: using handheld or backpack blower to blow off all hard surfacesSnow removalAny other tasks necessary.6. Operates small and medium duty tools and equipment to include but not limited to: compact track loaders, track loader, pressure washer, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, bed edgers, re-definers, rototiller, pole saw, string trimmer, ladder, backpack sprayer, dump trailer/bed, mulching trailer, wheel loader, zip level, tape measure, cordless & hammer drill, sawzall, circular saw, voltage meter, plumb bob, level, gas/electric water pumps7. Identifies enhancement ideas to improve client property and reports to team leader8. Learns and has a working knowledge of all properties, responsibilities and knows limits of work.Working ConditionsTime will be spent in an outdoor environment with limited ability to control noise, airborne contaminants, and temperature. Be able to lift 50 pounds regularly. The team member is expected to work the assigned hours at Southern Landscape Group from Monday through Friday as well as weekends & overtime as dictated by seasonal needs. This is an hourly wage position with a normally expected workday of 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM.Requirements• A high school degree or GED is required as well as two years of documented experience in the green industry• Must have great verbal and written communication skills• Must be able to use Apple technology for time tracking and job management• Must have great analytical problem solving and decision making ability• Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate with clients and professionals• Ability to use Google translate efficiently to communicate with Spanish speaking workers• Assist team leader with training and coaching a team of two or more team members to help develop their skills & ensure team members receive proper training• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient job site and ensures truck/tools/equipment are properly maintained.• Ensure daily tasks are completed on schedule and budget to quality standard• Responsible for all tools being returned to the shop at the end of a workday and tagging any tools needing repairs• Ability to drive truck & trailer combinations• Maintain a neat and clean professional appearance• Works as a team member throughout Southern Landscape Group with a positive attitude• Knows and supports the company's vision, mission, and core valuesCertifications• Valid Virginia driver's license with insurable driving record• VDACS Registered Tech Certification (within 1 year of hire)• CPR/First Aid Certification (within 1 year of hire)