Landscaper

FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in the range of $18 – $20 per hour, based on experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions at a client's property, pay may also reflect the client's directive.

Responsibilities

• Perform general landscaping duties, including mowing, trimming, edging around trees, and maintaining walkways to promote plant health throughout the community
• Maintain the exterior of buildings by keeping landscaped areas clean, safe, and visually appealing
• Clear debris from driveways, walkways, and common areas to maintain safe conditions
• Plant and care for decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs to ensure proper growth and health
• Prune trees and shrubs to remove overgrowth and maintain a well-manicured appearance
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides as needed to promote healthy lawns, plants, and trees
• Monitor, adjust, and repair irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads, valves, and timers to ensure efficient water usage and prevent waste
• Inspect irrigation lines for leaks or blockages and make necessary repairs
• Assist with unloading supplies and equipment during vendor deliveries
• Keep work areas clean and organized for safety and efficiency
• Sharpen and maintain landscaping tools, including weed cutters, edging tools, and shears
• Clean, maintain, and properly store all landscaping and irrigation equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Prior landscaping experience (required)
• Knowledge of general landscaping methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions
• Able to use tools, equipment, and chemicals properly and safely
• Able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Work will be primarily outdoors

Skills

• Team player with superior manual dexterity
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and adjust to incoming demands

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• Summer hours: 4:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Winter hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Benefits

• 10 company-paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan
• Supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft and legal services
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match