Landscape Crew Lead

We are looking for a hardworking, motivated individual that is interested in working outdoors in nature, with all its glory.

Lawn/property maintenance worker, experience required.

Physical Demands:

• Safely perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials, including, but not limited to backpack blowers, trimmers for edging/weeding, mulch/plant material/rock, various sizes of lawnmowers, etc.
• Safely operate hand and power equipment, including but not limited to manual and powered sawing and cutting equipment
• Leverage 80 lbs. of a ride/walk behind mower over curbs
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Lift branches and limbs
• Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning)
• Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often while carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment, materials, or debris.
• Work Environment:
• Work hours vary and may exceed 10 hours per day
• Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)
• Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions, backpack blowers, running mowers, trimmers)

Perform maintenance on properties:

• Safely operate equipment with all necessary personal protective equipment
• Mow turf using a variety of mowers
• Edge grass at curbs, walkways and flowerbeds as directed
• Use blower to move leaves and clippings after each job and as needed
• Prune shrubs and trees as needed and clear debris
• Pull weeds
• Clean site and watch for trash, limbs, rocks, and various debris

Perform basic maintenance on equipment:

• Unload/reload equipment from trucks
• Wash equipment and truck as needed
• Change equipment blades and oil on a regular basis and as needed
• Clean air filters on regular basis and as needed
• Grease machine fittings on a regular basis and as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers is a plus.
• REQUIRED - Valid/active driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work * - Can discuss during interview.

All positions are outdoors, very physical and fast paced. Estimated start time is 7:00 am till 5:00pm Monday-Friday. Occasionally Saturday work may be needed. End and start times vary depending on traffic, weather, job task and seasons.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road