Landscaping Technician

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, trim, blow, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas at assigned EAS properties.
• Prune shrubs and small trees, maintain planting beds, apply mulch, and remove weeds and unwanted vegetation.
• Collect leaves, litter, debris, and storm damage and maintain clean entrances, sidewalks, parking areas, and exterior work areas.
• Operate zero-turn mowers, tractors, string trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, trailers, and other grounds equipment after receiving required training.
• Inspect landscaping equipment before use and perform routine cleaning, blade changes, lubrication, and minor maintenance as assigned.
• Inspect irrigation components and report leaks, damaged heads, drainage issues, erosion, or landscape deficiencies.
• Assist with planting, seeding, sod, soil preparation, erosion control, and seasonal grounds projects.
• Support snow, ice, storm, or severe weather response when required.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload tools, equipment, materials, and trailers between EAS locations.
• Set up safe work zones and protect employees, visitors, vehicles, and property while operating equipment.
• Maintain accurate equipment, fuel, material, and work completion records as assigned.
• Follow all EAS safety policies and procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe mowing, trimming, pruning, cleanup, and basic grounds maintenance practices.
• Ability to safely operate and transport commercial landscaping equipment and trailers.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine equipment care and minor maintenance.
• Ability to follow route plans, work assignments, weather-related direction, and verbal or written instructions.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a crew.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support changing seasonal and facility needs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and walk, stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying heat, cold, rain, sun, dust, and noise while wearing required PPE.

Qualifications

• Reading and speaking proficiency in either English or Spanish required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or related landscaping, grounds, agriculture, construction, or equipment experience as determined by department management.
• Previous commercial landscaping or grounds maintenance experience preferred.