Hiring immediately!
Responsibilities:
- Building decks, patios, arbors
- Constructing masonry like retaining walls, fire-pits, walkway edging
- Laying pavers for patios and walkways
- Excavate/create ponds/fountains/swales
- Install plant material and irrigation systems
- Prepare for the job ahead by gathering all supplies and equipment
- Perform tasks based on VALUES (see below)
- Follow the parameters of the landscaping plan
- Ensure customer satisfaction
- Follow our VALUES
Job Qualifications:
- Must have at least one year of landscaping experience
- Must have at least two years of construction experience
- Must have a valid Driver’s license
- Must be able to operate landscaping equipment safely
- Must have transportation to and from field office
- Must have the ability to lift at least 50lbs without assistance.
- Must be able to see small details at a distance of 20 feet
- Must be able to work 10+ hours outdoors in Florida weather
- Must have character that coincides with our VALUES (see list of values below)
Our employees appreciate:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Paid holidays
- Paid time-off
- Training program for all new hires
- Ongoing training
- Enjoy free photons!
Three Qualifications for Top Candidates:
A) Character
Dickerson Landscaping is looking to hire someone with a caring and responsible attitude. All employees must follow the values of Dickerson Landscaping. Apply only if you have:
· Commitment: Be committed to the company’s endeavors
· Integrity: Stand behind what we make or build
· Teamwork: Work with others to accomplish a single goal
· Ownership: Make right what we break and be proud of our finished results
· Education: Improve ourselves daily in skill and character
· Community: Improve the environment that we are a part of and depend on
· Consistency: Provide as the same effort yesterday to today and tomorrow
B) Landscaping Experience
You must have 1 year of landscaping expertise and 2 years of construction experience to apply for this position. This means you are trained in designing landscapes and are familiar with any of the following: masonry, light carpentry skills, and water feature installation/excavation.
C) Loyalty
We also will take into consideration "Loyalty," how long you have worked at any one job. If you have a history of only working 3 to 6 months at a given job, we will most likely reject your application. Loyalty is important to our values of consistency and commitment.
Additional details:
We need team members with strong observation skills and the ability to handle details. If you’ve read to this point and noticed this is a fourth qualification, you are more detailed oriented than most. Pat yourself on the back! We want you: please title your cover letter with the phrase "Details are important to me." This will indicate you may be right for us! Thank you and we look forward to meeting you.
*Note: Our base of operations is in Lloyd, Florida, east of Tallahassee. Please look at our address on Google or a map to familiarize yourself with our location.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- What types of landscape projects have you worked on in the past? Please list them out.
- Have you laid pavers before, and what patterns are you familiar with?
- How many years of landscaping experience do you have?
- Have you worked with any kind of masonry?
- In the next step, after submitting your application, you will receive a link saying "Start Test" to record audio answers to 3 questions. Please complete this to be considered for the position.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Landscaping: 2 years (Preferred)
- Construction: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
