Lawn Care Specialist/Laborer

POSITION TITLE
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Lawn Care Specialist/Laborer* - Landscape/Snow

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DEPARTMENT*

Field

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SALARY*

Refer to Benefits and Compensation

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REPORTS TO*

Lawn Crew Lead

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SUPERVISES*

None

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WORK WEEK SCHEDULE*

Monday - Friday; weekends as needed

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WORK HOURS*

Start time 7:15am with productive work time starting upon arrival.

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NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR*

12

The Lawn Care Specialist/Laborer will work with mowers, leaf blowers, weed eaters, shovels and other common tools to create and maintain carefully manicured outdoor spaces.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*
Ability to follow instructions; perform work quickly and efficiently with excellence of work.
Ability to walk, stand, crouch, lift (50 lbs.+) and carry out strenuous physical tasks.
Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engines, and heavy equipment.
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REQUIREMENTS*
High School Diploma or GED
Experience in Lawn Care and maintenance.
Experience in handling chemicals and a solid understanding of the safe use of pesticides.
Manuel dexterity, physical strength, and stamina.
Attention to individual and team safety.
Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
LAWN CARE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Mowing grass.
Maintaining gardens and flower beds.
Seeding and fertilizing lawns.
Performing routine checkups on client's yards/property.
Trimming hedges and trees.
Maintaining aesthetic appeal of client's gardens, yards, and outdoor areas.
Applying pesticides and preventing weed growth.
Use mowers, weed eaters, and common hand tools to trim grass, edge lawn areas, and maintain nearby plants and foliage.
Operate leaf blowers and gather grass and hedge trimmings for removal.
Drive a truck to various locations and ensure proper storage of equipment during transport.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SNOW RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Perform snow and ice removal and management services to territory assigned.
Ensure trucks and equipment are properly cleaned and serviced and ready for the next storm.
Ensure all plow markers are cleaned up and returned to WLSM.
Ensure all equipment is cleaned up and returned to its proper storage area.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour