Landscape Gardener

Overview

Ensuring grounds are maintained to standard as assigned at Riverside Health System standards.

What You Will Do

• Assists co-workers with the care of their customers; addresses customer's needs regardless of assignment.
• Assists others to complete tasks when necessary.
• Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a work environment that reflects performance improvement and customer service program in accordance with our mission statement.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and accomplish assignments with accuracy and timeliness.
• Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a work environment that reflects performance excellence.
• Conscientiously observes policies and procedures to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, and visitors.
• Follows guidelines for proper body mechanics, hazardous material handling and universal precautions to avoid personal accidents and injuries.
• Maintains a safe work area and wears all personal protective equipment; i.e., ear plugs, glasses, safety vests, boots, gloves and rain gear.
• Executes services work plans to achieve the highest quality.
• Revises the daily service plan as appropriate to ensure the highest quality.

Job Assignments

• Landscape installation
• Hand watering
• Mulching
• Hedge trimming
• Trash removal
• Leaf removal
• Weed removal both by hand and chemically
• Push mowing when needed
• Snow removal
• Flower plantings in beds, containers, and baskets

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Experience: 1 year Landscaping experience in a professional environment (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Pesticide Applicator - Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Registered Spray Technician within 1 Year (Preferred)
• Valid Drivers License (Required)

Knowledge Requirements

Must be knowledgeable of plant names and maintenance characteristics for the Mid-Atlantic region.

Pay

Hiring Range $16.80 - $21.83/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.