Job Summary

As a Landscape Technician Level 1, you will be responsible for performing entry-level tasks in the maintenance and enhancement of outdoor spaces. Your duties will include planting, pruning, mulching, weeding, and general upkeep of landscapes for both residential and commercial properties. You will work under the supervision of senior staff to learn the basics of landscape maintenance and develop your skills in horticulture and groundskeeping.

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working outdoors, have a strong work ethic, and are eager to grow within the landscaping industry.

Responsibilities:

Assist in planting flowers, shrubs, and trees

Mulch, weed, and edge garden beds

Mow, trim, and edge lawns

Prune and trim trees and shrubs

Maintain and clean landscape equipment

Assist in landscape installation projects

Follow safety procedures and company policies

Pulling weeds and picking up trash

Ability to maintain effective working relationship with others

Qualifications:

Previous experience in landscaping or related field preferred

Ability to perform physical labor and stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Requires the ability to work outdoors in varying degrees of temperatures (often extreme conditions) be exposed to fumes, dust and odors and contact with potentially hazardous material (i.e, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers, pre-emergents)

Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn

Requires the ability to move, lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds occasionally, 40 pounds

Requires the ability to push and/or pull with a maximum force of 40 pounds object.

Ability to operate landscape equipment (mowers, trimmers, etc.)

Good communication and teamwork skills

Benefits/Perks

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for advancement

Positive and supportive work environment

Retirement benefits

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO