Landscaping Specialist

About the role

This position is responsible for managing the grounds, horticulture and landscape of various multi-family communities.

Responsibilities

• Cares for established lawns and beds by mulching, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Possesses 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.
• Experience in operating appropriate hand and power tools including but not limited to shovels, rakes, saws, gas blowers, trimmers, and knowledge in shaping hedges to desired design.
• Adds to the client's satisfaction by addressing questions or concerns with the clients if approached.
• Communicates customer’s questions immediately with the supervisor.
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs tools and equipment as necessary.
• Communicates and works in conjunction with Supervisor by completing and submitting job site reports on property and equipment.
• Adheres to company’s employee manual & safety procedures as required from all employees.
• Demonstrates proper use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment and practices of the crew.
• Travels to, and participate in, both regional and corporate training and/or conferences as required.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A 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

Metro Services Groups works to continually invest in our employees and provide a competitive workspace that leads to a thriving career, imparts a strong company culture based on our core values and provides the benefits that matter most to our employees.