Landscape Field Technician

ZipRecruiter; Winter Park (CO); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping service provider is looking for a skilled Landscape Field Technician to perform various landscaping tasks in a remote role. Responsibilities include site checks, plant installations, and maintaining equipment, working outdoors in diverse weather conditions. Candidates should have experience in horticulture or landscaping, a valid Driver's License, and a keen eye for detail. Benefits include medical insurance, a retirement plan, and paid vacation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete daily tasks according to quality standards.
• Perform landscaping site checks and reports.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented landscaping

Willingness to work overtime

Tools

Mowers

String trimmers

Chainsaws

Trucks with trailer

Job description

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.
• Perform 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 Driver's License.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a service-oriented environment that involved route and outdoor work.

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 lawn care 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 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.