Landscaping Specialist

About the role

Manage the grounds, horticulture, and landscape of various multi-family communities.

Responsibilities

• Care for established lawns and beds by mulching, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Possess general knowledge and experience in applying herbicide and pesticide chemicals to grounds, trees, bushes, and shrubs in order to control weeds and plant diseases.
• Assist with gathering and removing litter from grounds.
• Operate appropriate hand and power tools including but not limited to shovels, rakes, saws, gas blowers, trimmers, and shape hedges to desired design.
• Address questions or concerns with clients if approached, communicate these immediately with the supervisor.
• Clean, maintain, and repair tools and equipment as necessary.
• Communicate and work in conjunction with the supervisor by completing and submitting job site reports on property and equipment.
• Adhere to company’s employee manual & safety procedures as required from all employees.
• Demonstrate proper use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment and practices of the crew.
• Travel to, and participate in, both regional and corporate training and/or conferences as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture Science or Landscape Maintenance, a plus
• Prior experience operating all lawn care equipment preferred
• Able to provide independent transportation to company owned locations within the Columbia area and able legally operate a registered and properly insured vehicle

Benefits

Invests in employees and provides a competitive workspace leading to a thriving career. Imparts a strong company culture based on core values and provides the benefits that matter most to employees.