Landscape Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures all work is completed in adherence to aesthetic requirements, complies with safety policies and guidelines.
• Counsults regularly inspections of plantings to identify and rectify any sub-standard installations or repair damage from visitors to district, large events, etc.
• Maintains proper inventory of materials, equipment and other supplies are on hand to complete production activities.
• Reports to supervisor to order and procure materials, equipment and supplies as needed.
• Maintains sufficient staff to accomplish production schedules and analyzes future needs, forecasting staff and material needs to complete future jobs.
• To be available to help with other divisions as needed.
• Maintain a high level of good housekeeping and care of company assets in the field, vehicles, shop and work-sites.
• Stay aware of Best Practices. Develop and recommend improved work methods and standards.

Skills

• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness.
• The ability to function professionally under pressure.
• Must possess personal tact, discretion and good judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Landscape Technicians should be capable of standing, walking, kneeling, and crouching for long periods of time.
• They should also be able to carry heavy stones, slates, bags of fertilizer and grass seed, and other items used in landscape care and design.

Environmental Conditions

• Employee may find the environment to be busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.
• Will require exposure to all outdoor elements.