Landscape Technician

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Job Scope

The Landscape Technician is an entry level, labor position. Landscape technicians are assigned to a landscape crew and will participate in a wide variety of landscape maintenance tasks as assigned to meet business demands.

The Landscape Technician is a team player and carefully follows direction to contribute to a safe working environment and high-quality results from their crew.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $21.50 / hour. The Landscape Technician is also eligible to participate in the snow incentive program and discretionary annual bonus plan.

JF Shea offers a competitive benefit package including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability and life insurance.

The Landscape Technician, as with all Shea team members, is expected to conduct himself / herself in a professional manner that is consistent with Shea Core Values and the Business Ethics, Employee Conduct and Confidentiality policy.

Job Duties

• Use a variety of tools such as hand tools, power tools, mowing equipment, safety equipment, snow removal equipment etc.
• Participate in a variety of landscape tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, trash and refuse cleanup and removal. Planting and trimming of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials.

Cleanup and maintenance of mulch beds, rock beds, planting beds etc.

• Complete required snow removal tasks including shoveling, snow blowing, application of ice melting products.
• Assist with shop cleanup and equipment maintenance.
• Actively participate in companywide safety program.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

Technical / Professional Knowledge & Abilities (Knowledge / Skills, Education, and Experience)

• 0 to 1+ years of landscape experience.
• Operate hand and power tools effectively and safely.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Work Environment

The Landscape Technician works outdoors. The position work schedule varies depending on the weather. Hours are usually scheduled from 7 a.

m. 3 : 30 p.m Monday through Friday. The position is required to work weekend days (Sat / Sun) or extended hours in the event of heavy snow falls or emergencies.

The Landscape Technician should be flexible with availability depending on the needs of the business.

Work is primarily performed in a field setting, on diverse grounds surrounding apartment units, office, industrial and retail space environments and occasionally performed in an office environment.

With regular exposure to heavy vehicle traffic conditions, frequent street-traffic and equipment noise, working with / near moving motorized equipment and hand-tools, mechanical parts, chemicals and airborne particles.

Will work in all weather conditions, with constant interruptions, risk of electrical shock and potentially explosive gases.

The incumbent will be exposed to wet, humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and work in tight enclosed environments.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, and reach with hands and arms and lift objects up to50 pounds.

The employee is required to have flexible and adaptable vision, including close, peripheral, depth-perception and the ability to adjust focus.