Landscape Worker - Pool

Job Description

55% - Turf:

• Mows turf areas with string trimmers, hand push, and riding mowers.
• Prepares areas by removing trash and weeds, arranging flower-bed edges, sidewalks, etc.
• Assists in irrigation of turf.
• Assists in the application of chemical fertilizers, and pest control agents.
• Prepares mowers in-field, and in-shop by performing minor maintenance such as changing oil, sparkplugs, replacing belts, sharpening blades, etc.
• Operates weed-eaters, and edgers in finish work on turf prior to and after mowing.
• Assists in the laying of sod.
• Operates tractors and other machinery as well as performs hand work in the preparation of seed beds for the seeding of turf areas.
• Assists in the seeding of turf.
• Keeps simple records associated with the maintenance of equipment and turf areas.

30% - General:

• Maintains flowerbeds by planting, raking, removing weeds, and watering.
• Applies chemical fertilizers and pest controls to flowerbeds, shrubs, and tree plantings.
• Digs holes, moves loads and assists in the planting of trees and shrubs.
• Prunes trees and shrubs.
• Loads and transports plants, trees and shrubs to installation sites using trucks, tractors, and other equipment. Operates leaf vacuums.
• Grades and levels planting sites using hand and power tools, and tractors.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, steps and stairs and ramp approaches to buildings using snow blower and other equipment.
• Performs detailed weed and trash cleaning and plant maintenance of specific areas on a routine or as assigned basis.

10% - Related:

• Completes necessary paperwork and record keeping.
• Informs supervisor of status of work projects.
• Adjusts ventilation on plants.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance projects as assigned.

5% - Performs other work as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout the term of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months of experience in landscape, grounds, crop production and/or horticultural maintenance including commercial mowing and/or commercial landscaping.
• Experience in a team based technical skill, craft or operation applicable to commercial landscaping and/or grounds management.
• Working knowledge of standard equipment used in landscape and grounds maintenance.
• Experience maintaining small motor equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while working around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.

Position Requirements

• Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold - typically outdoors.
• Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as necessary.
• Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
• Must enter work order information digitally.