Gardener with Drivers License

texscapeservices; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life/AD&D

7 Paid Holidays

Bereavement leave

On-Demand Pay DailyPay

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Texscape Services is seeking an individual to maintain commercial landscapes. The role involves safe operation of landscape equipment, trimming, pruning, and basic plant care under the supervision of the Foreman.

The position requires a valid Texas driver’s license, reliability, and a commitment to high quality customer service. Candidates with bilingual English/Spanish are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial landscape work preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License issued from state of employment required.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job sites as instructed by Foreman, including mowing, raking, weeding, edging and pruning.
• Operate equipment safely: mowers, hedge trimmers, backpack blower, aerator.
• Trim shrubs and perform basic pruning tasks.
• Assist with plant identification and care knowledge.
• Follow Monarch safety policy and code of conduct at all times.
• Arrive on time and complete tasks within time expectations.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Quality focus

Timeliness

Common sense

Standardized tasks

Job description

Texscape 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 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, 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

• Maintain job site as instructed by Foreman. Possible duties include, but are not limited to mowing, raking, weeding, shearing, edging, trimming and hand pruning
• Safe operation of equipment, including: 21” and 36” mowers; power hedge trimmers; power shears; backpack blower; aerator
• Trimming of shrubbery with hedge trimmers
• 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
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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.

Pay rate: $16.00 - $18.00