**Responsibilities**
Landscaping responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist Foreman in training on all aspects of landscape grounds management services.
- Digging, planting, raking, watering, and landscape clean-up.
- Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
- Collect company-owned equipment and tools at the end of the day.
- Assist in other divisions such as installation or floriculture as needed.
- Assist with snow removal during winter months.
**Safe operation of landscaping equipment:**
- Mowers - push, walk-behind, and riding
- Tills, aerators, slit seeders (occasionally wheel tractors)
- Edgers, string trimmers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers
- Backpack sprayers and blowers
- Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, and pruning tools
**Pay:**
**Note:**
- Opportunities for growth are available if the candidate meets the qualifications and maintains a positive attitude.
- Check our branches in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida for other opportunities if this role isn't the right fit.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:**
- Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
**Required Skills:**
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to bend and stoop continuously.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work around environmental risks such as bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns.
- Wear work boots, uniforms, and maintain a professional appearance.
- Practice safety with chemicals and equipment.
- Wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required.
- Good communication skills and ability to motivate others.
- Willingness to obtain NC pesticide applicator's license.
- Valid NC driver's license and a good driving record are preferred.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Compliance with Bland's policies and procedures.
**Required Experience:**