Gardener

Jensen Landscape Services

Morgan Hill (CA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Company Provided Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

7 Paid Holidays

3 Days Paid Bereavement

5 Days Paid Jury Duty

Employee Equity Program

On-Demand Pay

Gym Membership

Education Assistance

Job summary

Jensen Landscape in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a dedicated Gardener to maintain commercial landscapes and support daily site operations across multiple properties. Responsibilities include safe equipment use, basic plant ID, pruning and edging, timely task completion, and clear communication with Foreman and team members; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow within a values-driven organization that prioritizes safety and

Qualifications

Experience in commercial landscape maintenance preferred but not required.
Valid Driver’s License issued from state of employment, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain job site as instructed by Foreman, including mowing, raking, weeding, shearing, edging, and hand pruning.
Safely operate equipment: 21” and 36” mowers, power hedge shears, power shears, backpack blower, aerator.
Basic understanding of Plant ID and pruning skills.
Operate all vehicles and equipment per Monarch safety policy.
Adhere to company dress code and safety policies.
Show up on time and complete tasks within time expectations; follow weather policy.

Skills

Commercial landscape experience

Effective communication with Foreman

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Quality and customer service

Timely task completion

Common sense in tasks

Handle standard tasks

Job description

Career Opportunities with Jensen Landscape Services

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the maintenance of commercial landscapes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

Commercial landscape experience preferred, but not required

License or Certification

Valid Driver’s License issued from state of employment, preferred but not required.

Specialized Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with Foreman and team members
Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
Strong commitment to high quality of work and customer service
Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely manner
Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks
Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
Frequently exposed to loud noise levels

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Ensure Maintain job site as instructed by Foreman. Possible duties include, but are not limited to mowing, raking, weeding, shearing, edging, and hand pruning
Safe operation of equipment, including : 21” and 36” mowers; power hedge shears; power shears; backpack blower; aerator
Basic understanding of Plant ID
Basic hand pruning skills
Basic skill in shearing shrubs and hedges
Operate all vehicles and equipment in accordance’s with Monarch Safety Policy
Abide by Monarch code of conduct at all times
Shows up to work each day on time; completes all tasks within time expectations; adheres to company dress code policy; wears clean clothes to work each day; follows inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting procedures
All other duties as assigned.

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
Company Provided Life/AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
7 Paid Holidays
3 Days Paid Bereavement
5 Days Paid Jury Duty
Employee Equity Program
Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
Education Assistance

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

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