Landscape Crew Member

Schill Grounds Management; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

Schill Grounds Management is seeking a Landscape Crew Member to assist the Crew Leader in executing landscape plans. The role may focus on maintenance or enhancement, with flexibility to perform either task as directed by supervision.

Essential duties include operating commercial mowers, trimmers, and blowers; performing equipment maintenance; planting, sod installation, pruning, and completing landscape installations as needed. Snow removal is required in winter.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Availability for varied schedule including weekends.
• Able to pass drug/alcohol test.
• Valid driver’s license preferred, with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Leader in executing landscape plans.
• Operate landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers).
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Pickup trash and debris as needed.
• Plant, lay sod, trim, and prune as required.
• Complete hardscape projects and outdoor lighting as needed.
• Perform landscape and lawn installations as needed.
• Support snow removal during winter months.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Saturdays availability

Weather resilience

Equipment maintenance

Plant identification

Landscape plan reading

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Zero-turn mower

Line trimmer

Blower

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Job description

A Landscape Crew Member is responsible for assisting the Landscape Crew Leader in executing landscape plans. Some Landscape Crew Members may specialize in either enhancement or maintenance work, but all Landscape Crew Membersshould be willing and able to perform either enhancement or maintenance work at the discretion of their supervisor. All employees are expected to carry out the company’s purpose and demonstrate our core values.

As a Landscape Crew Memberyou must be able to perform the following essential functions of the job:

• Assist Landscape Crew Leader in execution of landscape enhancement plans as instructed by the supervisor.
• Operating equipment including commercial zero-turn riding mowers, brake-controlled walk behind mowers, line trimmers, blowers, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Picking up trash and debris, as needed.
• Plant, lay sod, trim, prune as the job requires.
• Complete hardscape projects and outdoor lighting, as needed.
• Complete landscape and lawn installations, as needed.
• Perform any tasks related to lawn and landscape maintenance operations.
• Safely use various equipment including skid steer, mini excavator, sod cutters, bush hogs, brick saws, transits, various hand tools, etc.
• Perform snow removal in the winter months.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

JOB SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Availability to work a varied schedule including Saturdays, as needed
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions including wet, rain, snow, or extreme heat or cold
• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment maintenance
• Ability to identify plants, preferred
• Ability to read and follow landscape plans

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license is preferred, with acceptable driving record to meet fleet insurance standard

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test

Must be able to move and/or lift up to 60 pounds consistently

High school diploma or GED, preferred

Ability to operate the equipment listed above, in addition to other commonly used landscaping equipment

WORK CONDITIONS

Employees performing this job should be able and willing to drive or travel locally if needed. Schedules for this position may vary and may require flexibility to work extended hours. Potential work hours during the snow season include nighttime, weekends, and holidays to participate insnow removal activities. This position will require working outdoors in various weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, extreme cold, or heat.