Experienced Landscape Construction Technician
Lowney's Landscaping Center · Appleton, WI · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
What you'll be doing as a Landscape Construction Technician:
- Construct patios, fireplaces, retaining walls, and other exciting hardscape features, bringing creative outdoor designs to life
- Install planting beds, lawns, and other landscape elements with precision and attention to detail
- Take accurate measurements and use a variety of hand and cutting tools to complete projects to exact specifications
- Actively communicate with the Crew Leader about any client concerns, job site updates, and important feedback to ensure smooth project flow
- Maintain a positive, responsive, and adaptable attitude with clients, always striving to exceed their expectations and ensure satisfaction
- Work collaboratively with your team, contributing to an efficient and motivated environment
- Follow safety protocols at all times, ensuring that all work is completed in a safe and compliant manner
- Continuously seek to improve your skills, receiving guidance and training from senior team members and leadership
- Manage your tasks effectively, ensuring that all aspects of the project are completed on time and within budget
- Troubleshoot on-site issues, offering practical solutions to ensure minimal disruptions to the project timeline
- Represent Lowney's Landscaping Center with professionalism and pride, ensuring each project is a testament to the quality and excellence we stand for
What you'll bring to the table as a Landscape Construction Technician:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A strong work ethic with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow
- A valid Wisconsin Driver's License, with the ability to operate company vehicles safely
- Availability to work Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed
- The physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and perform manual labor for extended periods
- Comfortable working in varying weather conditions, including temperatures ranging from 0 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dedication to working safely, following all safety protocols, and completing tasks in a timely manner
- Knowledge of landscape materials, construction processes, and industry best practices (training provided)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. repeatedly, including materials, tools, and equipment used during landscape construction projects
- Physical stamina to perform manual labor for extended periods, including bending, lifting, digging, and standing for long hours
- Comfort working in varying weather conditions, from hot, sunny days to cold or wintry conditions, and enduring harsh outdoor environments
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for long hours and in temperatures ranging from 0 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
- Capability to work on uneven terrain and navigate construction sites while maintaining attention to detail
- Dexterity for operating hand tools, power tools, and machinery with precision and safety
- Strength and coordination to move and position heavy materials such as stone, brick, and soil
- Endurance for repetitive physical tasks like digging, lifting, carrying, and performing other physically demanding tasks for entire shifts
- Ability to maintain physical balance and coordination while working on scaffolding or uneven surfaces during construction projects
- Capability to work collaboratively in a team while handling individual tasks that require focus and physical effort