Gardener

U.S. Lawns is a system of independently owned and operated franchisees. Employment offers and decisions are made by the independent franchisee, not U.S. Lawns, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Field Operation
  • Report to work on time.
  • Remove loose trash and debris from landscape area before mowing.
  • Remove weeds from sidewalks, curb lines, and mulch beds.
  • Report property damage to Foreman or Lead Person.
  • Help crew load and unload equipment at the job site.
• Client Relations
  • Always be courteous.
  • Always wear a clean uniform.
  • Know what to do if a client or anyone else asks a question.
  • Learn to use the proper equipment for the job being performed.
• Equipment Use
  • Become certified in the training/certification program for the designated pieces of equipment (21″ mower, 36″ mower, 48″ & 60″ mower, riding mower, blower, edger and weedeater).
  • Learn to service/perform the necessary preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Learn the proper loading and unloading of equipment.
• Safety
  • Attend/participate in company orientation program before performing any work.
  • Learn to adhere to all company safety rules/policies.
  • Must attend and participate in all tailgate meetings.
  • Must use appropriate safety equipment when necessary.

Requirements

• Has a “can-do” attitude.
• Gets a job done on time and knows what to do next.
• Volunteers to take on a new or different job, project, or responsibility.
• Goes beyond what is expected to do a better job.
• Must be a “team player.”
• Must get along with all co-workers.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills
  • Use written and oral communication skills.
  • Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
  • Observe and respond to people and situations.
  • Learn and apply new information or skills.
  • Work under deadlines.
  • Interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Physical Demands
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
  • Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.