Landscape Gardener

PRIDE Industries; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries in Madison, WI is seeking a Landscape Gardener to maintain and beautify grounds at assigned facilities. Under supervision, you will perform mowing, edging, pruning and basic irrigation tasks to keep areas safe and attractive.

Your duties include applying fertilizers and pesticides as needed, assisting with seasonal projects, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in outdoor environments. A valid driver’s license may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year landscaping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance standards and techniques beneficial.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team, customers and others.
• Effective written communication in business English.
• Human relations skills to maintain good working relationships.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs landscape maintenance activities and improvement projects at customer locations.
• Mows lawns, trims hedges and shrubs, maintains overall landscape appearance.
• Applies fertilizer, weed killer, and pesticides; maintains flower beds.
• Picks up trash and maintains a neat grounds appearance.
• Monitors irrigation systems to ensure proper watering.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Communication skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

$18.50 to $19.56 per hour

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Description

Job: Landscape Gardener

Job Code: AA090 - CFL-Landscape Gardener

HR Title Group: Commercial Contracts (Custodial & Landscape)

Salary Grade: N15

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: September 2020

SUPERVISES: There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under close supervision, the Landscape Gardener installs and maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. Employees in this job perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies and equipment and the ability to perform landscaping job functions in a safe and timely manner.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• *Performs landscape maintenance activities and improvement projects at customer locations.
• * Mows lawns, trims hedges and shrubs, maintains overall appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds.
• * Applies fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides, pulls weeds, and maintains flower beds.
• * Picks up trash, leaves, and provides a clean and neat appearance of the grounds.
• * Monitors and maintains irrigation systems to ensure that vegetation is properly irrigated.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of one year of experience in landscaping is preferred;
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance standards and techniques, materials, and the safe and proper use of chemicals preferred;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team, customers and others;
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English;
• Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team;
• Effective customer service skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:

• Standing, and/or walking
• Bending and stooping
• Exposure to toxic substances
• Exposure to wind, rain, cold, and heat
• Noise from equipment
• Lifting 35 lbs. regularly

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Majority of work is performed outside at job sites subject to weather conditions in an environment using landscaping tools and equipment. Travel between worksites may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

AT PRIDE

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.