Landscaper Job Description

Landscaper Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Landscaper to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Operate push or riding lawnmowers; may operate heavier tractor equipment if needed;
• Spread fertilizer, plant food, mulch, and other materials around plants;
• Operate heavier snow blowers or other equipment as needed;
• Mulching: prepping mulch beds (edging, weeding, flattening) and installing mulch;
• Operating trucks with equipment trailers;
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested;
• Mowing: Mows and edges lawns, using commercial mowers and edgers/string trimmers;
• Mix, spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees using hand or automatic sprayers;
• Shovel snow from walks, driveways and parking lots, and spread snow melt in those areas;
• Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in the spring;
• Ability to understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and follow label instructions;
• Maintain irrigation systems, documenting and reporting areas needing attention;
• Upkeep of facility sidewalks, driveways and parking lots at all times;
• Report any concerns of plant/trees in the landscape that may need attention;
• Assist in daily preparation of trucks and equipment Load gas cans, mowers, and other equipment. Secure all equipment.

Requirements:

• Must be able to operate lawn maintenance equipment such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, etc;
• Must be 18 years of age;
• Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds;
• Must pass background check;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Must present a positive personal image;
• Self-motivated team player;
• Use hand tools and small equipment effectively;
• Drug Test;
• Background check;
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working as a Nurseryman, Groundskeeper, Irrigation Specialist, Landscaper or similar;
• California Qualified Applicators License or Certificate;
• Social Verification;
• Must have 1 year landscaping experience;
• Must have reliable transportation.