Landscape Field Technician

Winter Services Inc; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape management company is seeking a skilled Landscape Field Technician for a remote position in Florida. The role involves various landscaping tasks, including site checks, plant installations, and equipment maintenance. Candidates should have at least 90 days of experience in the horticulture field and strong mechanical aptitude. Full-time work with the opportunity for overtime is required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 90 days experience in landscape duties.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily tasks per schedule with quality standards.
• Perform landscape duties including installations and maintenance.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment.

Skills

Experience in horticulture or landscape field duties

Strong mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Self-directed initiative

Tools

Mowers

String trimmers

Chainsaws

Truck and trailer combinations

Job description

Winter Services is currently seeking a skilled and self-motivated Landscape Field Technician to join our team. This is a remote position requiring the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The Landscape Field Technician will be responsible for carrying out a range of landscaping tasks and providing support to the Regional Landscape Manager as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all daily tasks are completed on schedule and according to quality standards.
• Performing site checks and landscaping site reports as well as punch lists.
• Perform Landscape duties, including but not limited to new plant/bush/tree installations, removing dead or damaged bushes and trees, spraying and/or hand pulling of weeds, bush/hedge trimming/shaping, site visits, site reports and photographs, site measuring, creation of proposals, mulch/rock installation, mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, and litter removal.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including job sites and equipment. Immediately report any damaged, broken, missing, or malfunctioning equipment and/or any safety concerns to the Regional Landscape Manager
• Maintain and monitor the vehicle and equipment fluid levels and ensure that the vehicle is in proper working condition prior to use. Clean the vehicle as needed, perform daily safety inspections.
• Brief the Regional Landscape Manager and offer recommendations related to site status.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 90-days experience in the horticulture or landscape field duties
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of materials, tools, equipment, and procedures used in the landscaping implementation processes
• Ability and willingness to work overtime hours when needed
• Proficiency with the following equipment: mowers, string trimmers, bed edgers, rototillers, gas-powered sheers, plant augers, chainsaws, backpack blowers, and small, medium- and large-duty trucks with manual or automatic transmissions and truck and trailer combinations.
• An eye for detail related to landscaping
• Self-directed initiative and sense of pride in work
• Valid Drivers License
• Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a service-oriented environment that involved route and outdoor work preferred

Working Conditions

Daily contact with manager. Work is performed outdoors with constant exposure to environmental and weather elements including, but not limited to, heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, grasses, dirt, bugs, plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, dust, and pollen. Frequent exposure to fertilizers, fumes, and lawncare chemicals. Work involves daily travel on public roadways to and from job sites and, as needed, operating a motor vehicle (with or without a trailer).

This position requires the ability to work full-time (five days per week, minimum of eight hours per day) with extended workdays and weekend work during the season, at times with little or no advanced notice.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance benefits
• Company-sponsored Group Term Life & Short-Term Disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Winter Services is an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices law. Winter Services strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, religion, color, creed, disability, familial status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.