Sustainable Landscape Maintenance Team Member

Sustainable Landscape Maintenance Team Member
JOB SUMMARY
Provide front line labor to implement Cherrylake's Sustainable Landscape initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepping sites for sustainability projects
• Installing landscape plants and mulch on sustainability projects
• Making irrigation adjustments and repairs as needed
• Routine maintenance of farm landscapes based on sound maintenance practices
• Providing support to OUTSIDE Sustainable Landscapes Collaborative events

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to learn and identify native plant species (trees, palms, shrubs, grasses, wildflowers, and ground covers) and understand their seasonal cycles, correct pruning methods, and water needs.
• 1 month experience in landscape operations.
• Effective at collaborating and learning from others.
• Ability to carry out instructions to complete projects, and seek guidance from a member of leadership when needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Good time management skills.
• Spanish as a second language a plus
• Ability to learn and perform landscape construction/installation techniques.
• Ability to learn how to safely and proficiently operate small and large equipment with proper training.
• Ability to provide educational interpretation to guests on various horticultural and related topics.
• Ability to grow in position with continual learning of plants, and development of skills in the technical areas of the job.

REQUIRED LICENSES / HOURS OF WORK
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per work week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather (heat or cold), and moving mechanical equipment. In addition, job sites are located on both residential and commercial property. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to effectively use small hand tools, equipment. Requires sitting, standing, bending and walking for long periods of time during the day and night. Repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs.
NOTICE
CHERRYLAKE, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION.
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