Landscape Crew Member

Schill Grounds Management; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Schill Grounds Management is hiring a Landscape Crew Member to join our Ohio team in Middleburg Heights. You will assist the Crew Leader in executing landscape plans, perform maintenance, install plants and sod, and help complete hardscape projects and outdoor lighting as needed.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, completing lawn installations, and performing snow removal in winter. A valid license and ability to pass a drug test are preferred, and a strong work ethic is required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license preferred, with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass drug and alcohol test.
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds consistently.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Landscape Crew Leader in executing landscape plans and enhancements.
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment listed above.
• Maintain grounds, install plants, sod, and prune as required.
• Complete hardscape projects and outdoor lighting as needed.
• Perform snow removal in winter months.
• Follow company policies and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Plant identification

Landscape plans reading

Adverse weather tolerance

Saturdays availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zero-turn mower

Walk-behind mower

Line trimmers

Blowers

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Sod cutters

Brick saws

Transits

Hand tools

Job description

For over 30 years, Schill Grounds Management has provided award-winning commercial landscaping services in Ohio. With our partner companies, we are ranked #28 in landscape companies. With over 25 locations, we service customers in Ohio; Eastern Pennsylvania; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois,and Ontario, Canada.

Come join our team in Middleburg Heights, Ohio!

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 Members should 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

As a Landscape Crew Member,you will need to following 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

Why Schill Grounds Mgmt?

We offer a competitive benefits package to protect you and your family, along with professional growth and advancement!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.