Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
The landscaper will ensure the growth and vibrancy of our plants, flowers, lawn, and decorative shrubs. The landscaper will water, apply fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides, and prune to remove damaged or dying plant life. The employee can expect to work outdoors in a mix of weather conditions, and be able to perform maintenance duties to ensure safety during inclement weather by removing debris.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Duties / Responsibilities :
Lawn Care :
Ensures proper hydration of lawns, trees, and plants using sprinkler systems, hoses, watering cans, or irrigation systems.
Mowing grass, trimming edges, and maintaining overall lawn health.Delivers and spreads topsoil over newly seeded areas.Fertilizing lawns and plants according to season and soil needs.Applying pesticides or herbicides when necessary.Plant Maintenance :
Planting, pruning, and trimming trees, shrubs, and flowers.Watering plants and ensuring proper drainage systems.Weeding garden beds and ensuring plants are free from pests.Grounds Maintenance :
Raking leaves, removing debris, and clearing walkways.Mulching garden beds to promote plant health.Ensuring irrigation systems are functioning properly.Hardscape Maintenance :
Maintains sidewalks, driveways, fountains, planters, or other features; performs general cleaning.Equipment Operation and Maintenance :
Operates a variety of maintenance equipment such as shovels, rakes, or saws to complete assignments.Operates power equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, or other similar machines.Maintaining and cleaning equipment to ensure proper functioning.Transporting and handling materials like soil, mulch, and fertilizers.Safety :
Adhering to safety guidelines while using tools and chemicals.Wearing appropriate safety gear such as gloves, boots, and eye protection.Reporting any hazardous conditions to supervisors.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities :
Good verbal communication skills.Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures.Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly.Ability to follow directions.Thorough understanding of how to care for various types of lawns, greenery, and plants.Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawn mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.Education and Experience :
On-the-job training offered.
Completion of applicable pesticide training required.
Physical Requirements :
Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.