United Veterans Construction and Landscape Solutions, Inc.
Job Title: Maintenance Production Specialist 1 (MPS1)
Reports to: Maintenance Crew Leader (MCL)
Division: Maintenance
United Veterans Construction and Landscape Solutions, Inc. (UVETS) is more than just a commercial landscape management company. Our PURPOSE is “Providing Veterans Opportunities They Earned”. UVETS is an organization that lives by three (3) Core Values: PEOPLE FIRST, being ACCOUNTABLE and being PROFESSIONAL. Our three (3) UNIQUES are revealed through our commitment to being PEOPLE driven, TECHNOLOGY driven, and DETAIL driven - always staying focused on developing knowledgeable, ethical, and motivated team members. UVETS prides itself in forming lasting partnerships and relationships with a mindset of “WE OWN IT”. Our actions don't have direction without “GWC”…do you GET it, do you WANT it, and do you have the CAPACITY to do it?
Job Description:
A successful Maintenance Production Specialist 1 (MPS1) is responsible for landscape maintenance and completion of enhancement projects under the direction of a Maintenance Crew Leader (MCL) or an Maintenance Assistant Crew Leader (MACL). The MPS1 is detail-oriented and can operate a variety of machinery, tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks. The MPS1 has basic working knowledge of horticulture practices. The MPS1 is self-driven, self-discipline, responsible, professional and committed to the team’s success. This position is intended for continuous development and upward mobility within the company. This position will also perform all other duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Efficiently complete landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, fertilizer application, weed control, aeration, trimming and pruning, with focus on quality and productivity
- Carry out landscape enhancement projects such as tree, plant and flower installation, mulch application, topsoil application and lawn seeding
- Operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to commercial mower, line trimmer, edger, blower, hedge trimmers and hand tools
- Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned vehicle, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop areas
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning daily
- Complete UVETS’ training, certification tracks (CT) that heighten forward mobility
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning and fertilization
- Demonstrate competency in specific equipment, methods, tools and techniques required to complete assigned tasks in a safe and professional manner
- High attention to detail in technical specifications when assessing maintenance tasks and enhancement projects
- Demonstrate initiative in meeting task-based goals and budget
- Demonstrate UVETS’ GWC - “Get it, Want it, and Capacity to do it” attitude
- Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
- Capacity to embrace technology driven applications as part of daily activities
- Highly disciplined, energetic, self-starter, and demonstrates a positive attitude
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Physical Requirements:
- Employee is required to stand, walk, crouch, stoop and/or kneel; employee will regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- May be exposed to hazardous material, loud noise, and/or extreme heat/cold temperatures
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- At least one year of industry related experience required; military experience may be substituted to meet position requirements
Featured Benefits
- Educational Financial Assistance
- Health Group and Dental Insurance Options
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Referral Program Incentive
- Retirement 401k Plan
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Typical end time:
Typical start time:
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
