Landscape Maintenance Laborers - Land O Lakes

Landscape Maintenance Laborer

Company: Steadfast Alliance
Location: Land O Lakes, Florida
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Landscape Maintenance Supervisor / Crew Leader

Pay Range: $18.25/hr

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Landscape Maintenance Laborer to join our landscaping team in Land O Lakes, FL. The Landscape Maintenance Laborer will assist with the routine care and maintenance of residential and commercial landscapes, including mowing, trimming, edging, planting, mulching, clean-up, and other general landscape tasks.

The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in quality work, works well as part of a team, and is willing to learn and follow safe work practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
• Operate basic landscape maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and edgers.
• Operate ride-on landscape equipment as assigned.
• Prune and trim shrubs, hedges, trees, and ornamental plants as directed.
• Perform weeding, planting, mulching, and general landscape bed maintenance.
• Assist with installation of plants, sod, mulch, soil, and other landscape materials.
• Remove leaves, branches, grass clippings, and other landscape debris.
• Load, unload, and safely transport tools, equipment, plants, mulch, and other materials.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, trucks, tools, and equipment.
• Follow instructions from the crew leader or supervisor.
• Follow company safety procedures and properly use personal protective equipment.
• Provide courteous and professional service at customer properties.
• Perform other general landscaping and maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping, lawn care, grounds maintenance, or outdoor labor experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience operating ride-on landscape equipment, such as commercial zero-turn mowers, stand-on mowers, or similar equipment, is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in Florida#39;s heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry landscape materials and equipment.
• Reliable transportation to the company or assigned job site.
• Dependable attendance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew.
• Willingness to learn proper operation and maintenance of landscape equipment.
• Valid driver#39;s license is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Physical Requirements

The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Employees may regularly work in direct sunlight, heat, humidity, rain, and other outdoor conditions.

Employees must be able to safely handle landscaping tools and equipment and lift materials as required for assigned work.

Work Schedule

Typical work is performed Monday through Friday during daytime hours, 6am – 4pm. Occasional overtime or Saturday work may be required based on weather, customer schedules, seasonal workload, or project requirements.

Compensation amp; Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for overtime when available.
• Paid training and on-the-job instruction.
• Opportunities for advancement to Crew Leader and other higher-level positions.
• Health insurance w employer contribution, paid time off, holidays, retirement plan with company match, uniforms, and other insurance benefits offered by Steadfast Alliance.

What We Are Looking For

We value employees who are reliable, hardworking, safety-conscious, respectful, and committed to doing quality work . Landscaping experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person who has a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Equal Opportunity

Steadfast Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or other protected status under applicable law.