Landscape Enhancement Crew Member - Orlando

LEWIS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

LEWIS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP in Orlando, FL is seeking a crew member to perform diverse landscaping tasks including sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering and fertilizing. The role follows designs provided by the Crew Leader and GM, and requires physical work including lifting and extensive walking.

Spanish proficiency is a plus but not required. The position is structured for hands-on outdoor work with real responsibilities across lawn maintenance, tree and shrub pruning, litter removal,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Commercial landscaping experience

Physical stamina

Spanish (bonus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Salary Description

$16.00 - $20.00/hour