The Solomon Organization has an immediate opening for team members to join our year-round full-service grounds crew in Troy, MI. Candidates must possess a keen eye for detail, have a proactive attitude and take pride in their accomplishments. *Pay commensurate with experience.
Position Duties:
- Be a positive, productive, and dependable team member focusing on high quality workmanship
- Operate and maintain commercial-grade landscape equipment properly.
- Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and string Trimmers.
- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
- Prune and trim trees, shrubs, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
- Gather and remove litter/refuse
- Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, fences, and water features.
- Other outdoor assignments as assigned by supervisor
Position Requirements:
- Familiarity with the techniques and equipment used in landscaping.
- You also must be able to handle the physicality of our work outdoors: weather conditions, heavy lifting (30-80 pounds), and extensive walking.
- Standard work includes mowing, string trimming, hand weeding, pruning, edging, backpack blowing, hauling debris, etc.
- Other duties include loading/unloading of equipment, changing equipment blades and oil, cleaning, greasing machines, etc.
QUALITIES:
Demonstration of the following: Honesty, integrity, competence, tenacity, enthusiasm, creativity, professionalism, and drive / initiative.
Attendance is an imperative job function as is working in a team-oriented environment. A team player with the ability to work independently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS IN ADDITION TO THOSE LISTED ABOVE:
Ability to lift 50+ lbs. Position requires bending, lifting, kneeling, twisting, and performing installations at awkward angles. Work environment may include loud noises, dust, dirt, and minor hazards. Snow removal mandatory.
WHAT WE OFFER!
We will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build, and enhance a successful career. You will be a part of a customer-centered team of people who strive to perform their best, but you'll also receive:
- Competitive pay and compensation program with the opportunity for annual pay increases
- Generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) program with an employer match of 50% of contribution on the first 6% of salary deferred.
- Liberal Paid Time Off including a paid day off for your birthday.
- 7+ Paid Holidays
- Fun company events in and outside the office throughout the year
- And much more!
If you are looking to apply your talents at a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)
- Groundskeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
