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 specific landscape maintenance functions on the job site with an 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.

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.

License & Certifications

• Driver's License preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform tasks for at least 8 hours.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate proper safety procedures, complying with all OSHA regulations, and 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.

Frequency of Tasks:

• Rarely: Crawling, climbing poles or ladders.
• Occasionally: Sitting, looking into the distance, climbing stairs, lifting between 10 and 50 lbs.
• Frequently: Sense of touch, clear speech, climbing in and out of truck, reading, hearing—speech range, depth perception, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Continuously: Walking, standing, manual dexterity, bending, range of motion, kneeling, squatting, turning body, grasping, seeing, reaching, color vision, lifting, carrying, lifting up to 10 lbs.

Work is performed outdoors in various weather conditions that may be hot, cold, wet or turbulent. Functions in environments with unusually high noise levels. Works with and near moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles such as gasoline, oil, grease and elements like herbicides, pesticides or other horticulture-related products. Works on uneven terrain for long periods of time. 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.