Landscape Enhancement Crew Member - Orlando

The Lewis Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lewis Group in Orlando is seeking a landscaping crew member responsible for a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, planting, and mulching. The role requires 3+ years in commercial landscaping and a high school diploma or GED, with physical endurance for long shifts and diverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities include following established designs, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and performing site clean-up and routine pruning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial landscaping is required.
• Must be physically able to perform labor and endure weather and long shifts.
• Spanish language ability is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Care for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, and removing thatch, and trim around beds, walks, and walls.
• Mix and apply fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides with sprayers or spreaders.
• Mow and edge lawns using power mowers and edgers.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, trees, and shrubs and apply mulch for protection.
• Follow landscaping designs as directed by Crew Leader and General Manager.
• Gather and remove litter from the grounds.
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges with appropriate tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical labor

Lawn maintenance

Trimming

Planting

Mowing

Fertilizing

Spanish speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Primary Accountability:

The crew member will typically perform a variety of tasks, which include sod laying mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and raking.

Expectations/Responsibilities:

• Care for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
• Follow planned landscaping designs as directed by Crew Leader and General Manager.
• Gather and remove litter.
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in commercial landscaping required
• Ability to handle the physicality of our work: weather conditions, heavy lifting, and extensive walking.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time operating a motor vehicle
• Ability to lift 60 lbs.
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions both hot and cold. Work and travel in inclement weather
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor 50-70% of the time
• Able to tolerate exposure to moderate noise levels