Groundskeeping Laborer

Rotolo Consultants Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing landscaping company as a Groundskeeping Laborer, where you'll play a vital role in creating and maintaining beautiful environments across various properties. This position offers the chance to work with commercial-grade equipment, ensuring the upkeep of lawns and landscapes while following planned designs. If you have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you to develop your skills in a rewarding environment that values professional growth and teamwork. Embrace the chance to contribute to stunning landscapes and grow your career with a supportive team!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan with partial match

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in landscape or similar industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of landscape-related tools and horticulture standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial-grade landscaping equipment safely.
• Maintain lawns and landscapes by planting, mulching, and trimming.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Operating landscaping equipment

Horticulture knowledge

Using hand tools

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Hand tools

Job description

Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (RCI) is looking for talented individuals seeking to join one of North America’s fastest-growing landscaping companies. If you are looking for a rewarding career with constant professional development and growth- look no further. Join RCI and grow the future with us!

AS A GROUNDSKEEPING LABORER

You will create beautiful environments by providing landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and/or public properties. You will safely operate commercial-grade landscaping equipment and ensure the upkeep of plant material and other landscaping elements.

GROUNDSKEEPING LABORER DUTIES INCLUDE

1. Operating vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snowblowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
2. Caring for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
3. Using hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
4. Pruning or trimming trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
5. Gathering and removing litter.
6. Raking, mulching, and composting leaves.
7. Following planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
8. Planting seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.

QUALIFICATIONS WE LOOK FOR

1. Previous experience in landscape or similar industry.
2. Knowledge and ability to use landscape-related tools (i.e. mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.)
3. Horticulture knowledge and standards of pruning, planting, digging, and mulching.
4. A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are a plus.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

1. Hourly pay rates start at the prevailing wage set by the Dept of Labor (DOL) for the location assigned.
2. Medical, Dental, Vision, Liability, and several more supplemental insurance options.
3. 401K plan with partial match.
4. Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays.

EXPERIENCE

Landscape: 6 months

EDUCATION

High School or equivalent

RCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.