RESPONSIBILITIES
Include but are not limited to:
- Assist Foreman in training 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.
- May be asked to help in other divisions such as installation or floriculture as needed.
- May be asked to help with snow removal in winter months.
Safe operation of the following equipment:
- Mowers - push, walk-behind and riding
- Tills, 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
Pay
Note
- All positions have room for growth if the candidate meets the proper qualifications and has a positive attitude.
- If this is not the right opportunity for you then please check out our opportunities with Branches and Satellites across the state in: Apex, Calabash, Clayton, Charlotte, Durham, Huntersville, Pittsboro, Seven Lakes, Southport, Wake Forest.
Required Skills
REQUIREMENTS
- 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
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must comply with Bland's policies and procedures
Required Experience