Groundskeeping Technician - Landscape Maintenance

Rotolo Consultants Inc.; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan with partial match

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidys

Job summary

Rotolo Consultants Inc. is seeking a Groundskeeping Laborer to support landscape maintenance across commercial and industrial properties in Lafayette, LA. You will operate mowers, trimmers, blowers and other equipment to keep plant material healthy and attractive.

Responsibilities include planting, mulching, pruning, litter control, and following design plans to lay sod and install flowers. A High School diploma and valid driver's license are encouraged, with benefits including medical coverage

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate landscape vehicles and 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.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Horticulture knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Sod cutters

Chiansaws

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

• 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

• $15.75/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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