Groundskeeping Laborer Laborer

Rotolo Consultants Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K plan with partial match

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in Austin is looking for a Groundskeeping Laborer to help maintain industrial and commercial properties. In this role, you will operate landscaping equipment, care for lawns, and follow landscaping designs. Ideal candidates have previous landscape experience and knowledge of horticulture. Competitive pay at $17.50 per hour along with benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K plan. Join us to grow your career in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete background screening and meet client criteria.
• Previous experience in landscape or similar industry required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial-grade landscaping equipment safely.
• Care for established lawns and maintain plant material.
• Follow planned landscaping designs for planting.

Skills

Landscape-related tools usage

Horticulture knowledge

Safety operation of landscaping equipment

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS WE LOOK FOR

• Must complete background screening process and meet client background criteria to access facilities.
• Previous experience in landscape or similar industry.
• Knowledge and ability to use landscape-related tools (i.e. mowers, trimmers, blowers. etc.)
• Horticulture knowledge and standards of pruning, planting, digging, and mulching.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are a plus.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

• $17.50 per hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Liability, and several more supplemental insurance options
• 401K plan with partial match*
• 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.

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