Landscape Construction Technician (1.3)

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Landscape Construction Technician

Type: Temp to Hire

Pay: $18-$22/ hr. depending upon experience

Schedule: 7am-4pm, Monday – Friday; can vary based on seasonal weather conditions

Location: Cleveland East Side Suburbs

Position Summary
The Construction Technician is responsible for performing highly physical tasks on the hardscape installation team. This position operates a variety of hand and power tools, cleans and prepares sites, dig trenches, cleans up debris and removes waste materials. The Construction Technician may assist other craft workers and Foremen.

• Performing landscape, maintenance, and/or construction tasks on outdoor projects and worksites as assigned.
• Maintaining a clean worksite; picking up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Comply and ensure proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, bring problems to the attention of co-workers and Foremen.
• Hands-on work required with team members to complete projects, including loading trucks, hauling materials, and operating landscape equipment and machinery.
• Perform opening and closing duties.
• Participate on the Snow Operations team as needed. Often requires hours outside of normal schedule.
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Understand proper equipment and tools safety.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• A bilingual candidate is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work Environment: Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level is often loud.

Physical Demands: Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. Must be able to see near and far and have strong peripheral vision and focus. Excellent stamina is required.