Landscaper Gardener

Landscape Gardener

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Landscape Gardener to maintain the overall appearance, health, and safety of our apartment community grounds. This role is responsible for the daily upkeep of landscaped and paved areas, ensuring a clean, attractive, and welcoming environment for our residents. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, values safety, and demonstrates professionalism in alignment with company standards and policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Follow all safety procedures and regulations
• Install, repair, and adjust irrigation systems
• Weed, mow, edge, and fertilize landscaped areas
• Prune and trim flowers, shrubs, and trees according to proper horticultural guidelines
• Identify, prevent, and treat plant diseases as directed
• Identify and control pests such as gophers, snails, aphids, and other common landscape issues
• Maintain storage facilities, tools, equipment, and landscape workshop in a clean and organized condition
• Report safety concerns and overall property appearance issues to the Landscape Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, or Property Manager
• Remove visible trash and debris throughout the property
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Note: Duties may vary depending on the size and needs of the community.

Required qualifications include:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture or landscape maintenance
• Knowledge of plant types including trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and common weeds
• Understanding of pruning, planting, staking, and deadheading techniques
• Familiarity with hand and power tools used in landscape maintenance and safe operating practices
• Ability to provide excellent customer service

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work environment includes:

• On-site position at an apartment community
• Regular interaction with residents, team members, and vendors
• Schedule typically 6:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
• Weekend work (Saturday/Sunday) required
• Overtime may be required based on property needs
• Must be flexible with scheduling

Physical requirements include:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools
• Must be capable of performing physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions

We are committed to maintaining a high-quality, safe living environment for our residents and creating a professional, team-oriented workplace. If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining beautiful, well-kept spaces, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour