Landscaping Crew Member/Laborer
CW RESOURCES, INC. · Newport, RI · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
We're seeking reliable individuals to join our landscaping laborer team. No prior experience is necessary—we'll teach you everything you need to know.
Responsibilities
- Mowing large lawn areas, edging sidewalks and driveways, and trimming around trees, fences, and other hard-to-reach spots.
- Weeding flowerbeds, pruning shrubs and small trees, laying mulch, or planting seasonal flowers.
- Blowing off walkways, clearing any debris, and ensuring everything looks polished.
- Loading and unloading the truck with tools and equipment.
- Communicating any site notes or equipment issues to your crew leader.
- Helping unload, clean up, and prepare for the next day's work.
Requirements
- No prior landscaping experience required.
- Willingness to learn how to safely use landscaping tools and equipment.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely around equipment and outdoor environments.
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate respectfully with coworkers and supervisors.
- Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
- Attention to detail when completing tasks such as debris removal, edging, or cleanup.
- Valid Real ID.
- Able to obtain and maintain government base access.
Qualifications
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Involves repetitive motions such as raking, shoveling, trimming, and pushing landscaping equipment.
- Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools and perform detailed tasks.
- May involve exposure to dust, pollen, fertilizers, and other landscaping materials or chemicals.
- Requires visual acuity to inspect work quality, identify hazards, and ensure safety compliance.
- Must be able to hear and respond to verbal instructions, equipment sounds, and environmental cues.
- May involve navigating uneven terrain, slopes, and potentially slippery or muddy surfaces.
- May require wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, and boots.
Skills
- Strong physical stamina and endurance.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that supports your health and work-life balance.
- Employer-paid benefits including insurance, vision, telemedicine, retirement plan, and match options.
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and short-term disability.
Pay
Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, education, and internal equity, in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.
Schedule
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Benefits
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Sick Time
Contact Information
To submit a request for accommodation with the application process, please email: hrhelp@cwresources.org