Hardscape/ Landscape Crew Member
Wesscapes, LLC
www.wesscapes.com
6 Sarnowski Drive, Glenville, NY 12302
Job Details
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Crew members - $18 - $23+ an hour (Negotiable, based on verifiable experience and other factors)
- Crew leaders - $23 - $28+ an hour (Negotiable, based on verifiable experience and other factors)
Health Benefits
- Health coverage
- 50% Employee/ 50% Employer split at silver tier coverage
- Dental coverage available
- Vision coverage available
401k Match after first year of employment
- 100% match up to first 3%
- 50% match next 2% (Max 4% employer match at 5% employee contribution)
- Proper company-branded uniforms
- Safety gear (where applicable)
- Newer company trucks and equipment (1-5 years old)
- Paid Family Leave as per NYS law
Paid holidays after 1 year of continuous full time employment (must be actively employed)
- 6 major holidays
- Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s
Paid Sick Time
- 1 hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year
Paid Vacation
- 1 week after 2 continuous years of full time employment
- 2 weeks after 5 continuous years of full time employment
- 3 weeks after 10 continuous years of full time employment
Guaranteed 30 minute daily lunch breaks, 15 minute morning/ afternoon break when needed
- Profit Sharing after one year of full time service.
Job Type
Number of hires for this role
- Several positions available, On-going throughout the year
Full Job Description
WESSCAPES: A LANDSCAPE TRANSFORMATION COMPANY
Wesscapes is a full-service outdoor contracting company specializing in landscape and hardscape design, installation and maintenance. We are a forward thinking company that values its employees, customers, and community at large. We are looking for experienced or “willing-to-learn” landscape and hardscape technicians who are motivated, hardworking individuals with a passion to succeed, an eye for detail, and a desire to grow within our company. Experience is preferred but not mandatory. We will train within.
Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirements:
- A four-year high school diploma or equivalent GED
- Valid Drivers’ License that must be maintained for duration of employment. Abstract will be required upon hire.
- This is necessary to become a company driver. If you don’t have a license, you can still apply but your position will be tailored to this.
- Ability to work in most weather conditions, including light rain, heat, cold, wind, snow, etc.
- Ability to perform heavy, physical labor on a daily basis. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to effectively operate basic landscaping equipment such as chainsaws, string trimmers, hedge pruners, etc.
- Pruning and trimming experience is a plus
- Knowledge of plants/ landscaping/ hardscaping a plus
- Familiar with mobile app based work orders and record keeping a plus. MUST HAVE A SMARTPHONE.
Job Details (Including but not limited to):
- Mowing and String trimming
- Prune/Trim shrubs
- Shrub/ Tree planting
- Edging of landscaping beds (either by hand or with a machine)
- Weeding of landscape beds
- Bark mulch installation
- Hardscape construction (paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, etc.)
- Digging and Raking
- Must be able to work outside in all temperatures, reasonable weather conditions, standing and walking for long periods of time.
- Using a wheelbarrow to transport moderate to heavy debris from point A to point B
- Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 4-5:30 PM, Sat. work required when necessary due to inclement weather or heavy work schedule.
- 40-60 Hours Weekly, varies based on time of year and company schedule
- Must be able to Lift/Carry/Push 50 lbs. when Necessary
- Random upon suspicion, and Post-accident, Employer-Paid Drug testing required.
- Own Transportation to shop is required, Transportation to and from work sites from shop location will be provided using company vehicles.
Position Start Date: Late March/ Early April, weather permitting
Position End Date: Late November/ December, weather permitting. We offer year round work in snow management and other services to some of our team members.
Please send your resume and applicable job experience, and be sure to include a list of professional references to
Future Career Opportunities are Available as we are a Growing Company!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
