Landscape Maintenance Technician

Seasonal Maintenance Technician
CSG is an award-winning design and build firm that specializes in rooftop gardens. Our company vision is to be the premier full-service urban garden design/build firm in Chicago, and to operate with integrity and respect toward our employees, clients, suppliers and the natural environment. We are expanding our team and looking for hardworking, self-motivated individuals, who prioritizes attention to detail and quality control.

Job Title: Seasonal Landscape Technician

Job Description:

The seasonal Maintenance Technician will aid in the care and upkeep of CSG’s client’s landscapes and rooftop gardens. They will coordinate with the Lead Landscape Technician, Maintenance Manager and crew members throughout the season to provide a high level of professional services. We are looking to find a few outstanding individuals to begin the interview process in late-January/early February and start in March.

Responsibilities:

• General Landscaping: light pruning, blowing out and collecting leaves and debris, refreshing mulch, fertilizing, etc.
• Power washing & oiling/staining of wood elements
• Assistance with annual installations
• Startup programing and on-going monitoring of micro-irrigation systems
• Monitoring and adjustment, replacement, additions, or programing of low-voltage lighting systems
• Setup/takedown of client furniture covers, shade panels, umbrellas, etc.
• Planting: Small trees and perennials
• Care for client’s home and properties
• Maintaining company vehicles

Requirements:

• Communicates well with all crew members, supervisor and client
• Must be punctual
• Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential for upward mobility
• Must be able to comfortably lift 50 lbs. and work in all conditions (rain and extreme heat included)
• Driver’s License Required and knowledge of the Chicago/North Side is a plus
• Maintains clean and safe job site and vehicle
• At least part time availability (25 HR minimum)

Wages $20-$22. Final offer based on industry experience and knowledge. We are currently looking for both part time and full time positions. Benefits also available.

Season is roughly from Mid-March to Christmas

Contact: Jaclyn Castellanos (Maintenance Manager)

www.chicagogardens.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Gardening/Landscaping: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person