Crewmember - FT

About the role

This position is responsible for lawn mowing, clean-ups, mulching, trimming, landscape maintenance, pruning, fertilization, weed control, planting of trees and shrubs, flower installation, leaf clean-ups, and similar tasks. Employees are responsible to safely and efficiently complete landscape enhancement projects on assigned properties.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment such as skid steer, excavator, backhoe, etc.
• Performs landscape maintenance functions with emphasis on spraying weed control and other chemical applications requiring licensure.
• Stores, transports, mixes and applies chemicals in accordance with the law.
• Follows installation instructions and plans with the Crew Leader and Operations Manager.
• Assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and supplies on truck.
• Complies with the equipment preventative maintenance program and thoroughly cleans used equipment and stores in designated areas daily.
• Performs all job-related tasks safely and efficiently and uses all tools and equipment in accordance with company safety policy.
• Assists in keeping job site, vehicles, trailers, warehouses and offices safe, clean and organized.
• Informs supervisor of problem areas on site, equipment or supply issues, or of any accident or loss.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures and safety requirements, especially in the handling of equipment.
• Works to assure quality and timely completion of all tasks assigned.
• Participates in training programs as required.
• May be required to safely transport crew members to and from site in a company vehicle.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to read architectural drawings.
• Able to safely work alone and display quality and thoroughness in work product.
• Ability to teach and train new laborers.
• Ability to follow plans as shown on a map of property.
• Dependable; consistently arrives to work on time, responds to management direction and commits to the required hours for job completion that will vary based on weather/season.
• Organized, hardworking, safety conscious, punctual, leads by example, self-motivated, honest, and customer service-driven.
• Effectively communicates with others, with the ability to read and/or comprehend written and verbal instructions/information.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Accountable; demonstrates dependability in attendance and timeliness, and carefully follows directions and instructions provided.
• Solutions-oriented with the ability to apply feedback to improve performance.

Education & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in landscape installation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Holds, at a minimum, a State Technician and/or Applicator license per local requirement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform tasks for at least 8 hours.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate proper safety procedures, complying with all OSHA regulations, with the ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain attention and concentration during long periods of time.
• Ability to wear PPE as needed.
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle multiple times per day.

Physical Demand Frequency

• Rarely (less than 10%): crawling, climbing poles or ladders.
• Occasionally (up to 33%): sitting, seeing at a distance, climbing stairs, lifting between 10 and 50 pounds.
• Frequently (up to 66%): sense of touch, clear speech, climbing in and out of truck, reading, hearing – speech range, depth perception, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously (67%–100%): walking, standing, manual dexterity, bending, range of motion, kneeling, squatting, turning body, grasping, seeing, reaching, color vision, lifting, carrying, lifting up to 10 pounds.

Environmental Considerations

• Works outdoors in diverse weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, windy).
• Operates in high noise level environments.
• Works with and near moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles such as gasoline, oil, grease and horticulture-related elements like herbicides, pesticides or other products.
• Works on uneven terrain for long periods.
• Work may be performed at various heights above ground.
• May be exposed to nature, including irritating plants and stinging or biting insects.
• May be exposed to dogs and other animals.
• Must have the stamina to perform these tasks throughout an eight to ten hour workday.
• Ability to work long and extended hours during emergencies (including holidays and weekends, subject to call-in).