Landscape Professional

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Become an important member of our landscaping crew.
• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation.
• Install, maintain, and replenish landscaping beds and display areas.
• Trim trees and bushes.
• Knowledge of construction is a plus.
• Follow all safety protocols to prevent damage or injury.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Schedule may vary, and you should be available to work weekends.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience directly related to the essential functions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and other employees.
• Organizational skills to keep track of multiple jobs and the materials needed.
• Basic mathematical knowledge.
• Operate a wide variety of hand tools and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Read and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Check one’s own work for quality and mistakes.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• A valid New Mexico driver's license, vehicle insurance, good driving record and reliable vehicle.

Necessary Attributes

• Dependable, self-motivated, punctual, and efficient in handling work assignments.
• Able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Strong team player, friendly, patient, self-motivated.
• Professional appearance and manner.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• This position requires frequent manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination, such as handling of equipment.
• Will have repetitive hand motions and prolonged periods of standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to high.
• 50% of work is performed outdoors, exposure to the elements, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to travel (10%) within the metropolitan area.