Landscape Maintenance Skilled Laborer (Southport)
*Assist Foreman in training and instruction on all aspects of landscape grounds management services *Digging, planting, raking, watering and clean up of landscapes *Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks *Collection of company owned equipment and tools at the end of the day *Safe operation of the following equipment: Mowers - push, walk-behind and riding Tillers, aerators, slit seeders (On occasion wheel tractors) Edger, string trimmers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers Backpack sprayers and blowers Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools
Required Skills
*Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis *Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis *Ability to work outside in all weather conditions *Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks *Must wear work boots, Bland landscaping uniforms and present yourself in a clean and polite manner *Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment *Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required *Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others *Must be willing to obtain NC pesticide applicator''s license *Valid NC Driver''s license and good driving record preferred
Required Experience
*Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis *Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis *Ability to work outside in all weather conditions *Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks *Must wear work boots, Bland landscaping uniforms and present yourself in a clean and polite manner *Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment *Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required *Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others *Must be willing to obtain NC pesticide applicator''s license *Valid NC Driver''s license and good driving record preferred