A landscaping crew member is responsible for performing physical labor tasks related to the maintenance and installation of outdoor landscapes, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, planting flowers, weeding, removing debris, operating power tools, and assisting with hardscaping projects, all while adhering to safety guidelines and working collaboratively as part of a team. Key responsibilities may include:
- Lawn maintenance: Mowing, edging, trimming, and weed-whacking lawns.
- Plant care: Planting, pruning, weeding, and watering flowers, shrubs, and trees.
- Hardscaping assistance: Installing and maintaining patios, walkways, and retaining walls
- Debris removal: Raking leaves, cutting and picking up trees, collecting clippings, and clearing debris from work areas
- Equipment operation: Safely using power tools like mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers, and other landscaping equipment
- Site preparation: Digging trenches, leveling ground, and preparing areas for new plantings
- Clean-up: Maintaining a clean and organized worksite
- Following safety procedures: Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and adhering to safety protocols
Required skills and abilities:
- Physical strength and stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods
- Attention to detail: Ensuring quality work and maintaining a neat appearance
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other crew members
- Basic landscaping knowledge: Understanding plant types, proper pruning techniques, and lawn care practices
- Ability to operate power tools: Safe and efficient operation of various landscaping equipment
- Weather adaptability: Working in various weather conditions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
