Landscape Worker III (Island Operations - Estates)

Under direction from Manager, Supervisor, or Lead Landscape Worker, properly operates all equipment and hand tools; performs work on PVC irrigation systems; and performs various landscaping functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate all landscape equipment, tools, and machines as required in a safe and appropriate manner, including but not limited to: walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, weed-whackers, blowers, edgers, power hedge trimmers, chain saws, and power pole pruners.
• Be part of a team in managing the overall operation, organization, development, renovation, and maintenance of all Landscaping Operations.
• Perform general labor for Landscaping functions in areas as assigned.
• Assist in keeping landscape materials organized, clean, and orderly while ensuring proper operation for all ongoing Landscaping activities.
• Assist with maintaining the inventory for all Landscaping projects, including watering, weeding, and organizing all landscape materials.
• With assistance from Plant Health Technician, measure and apply both organic and non-organic fertilizers and amendments to soils and plants.
• Maintain professional appearance and operation of uniform, tools, and equipment assigned for Landscaping activities.
• Actively participate in training, support, direction, and guidance from Supervisors.
• Participate in team-building activities and projects in the Landscaping operation, including working together on multiple-person projects.
• Report all maintenance and repairs required for equipment to the Supervisors.
• Operate all landscape equipment, tools, and machines in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Mid-upper level position with 3-5 years of experience in the landscape industry.
• Required to follow all safety standards for a landscape operation.
• Requires relating to people in a friendly and professional manner.
• Requires working to established procedures and maintaining reliable work attendance.
• Requires good verbal communication skills.
• Requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to think and make effective decisions quickly.
• Ability to create effective working relationships with employees.
• Must be able to maintain a positive attitude and work under pressure.
• Must be flexible and available to work on weekends and/or holidays, depending upon scheduled days of operation and season.

Requirements

• Valid Hawaii Driver’s License and successful review of Motor Vehicle Record.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (with assistance).
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, and color vision.
• Occasionally required to operate objects, tools, or controls.

Pay

$21.08/hour (non-exempt)