Landscape Gardener

US Lawns of Ogden; Utah; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking a landscape maintenance laborer in Utah who will join the landscape crew and support the crew leader with mowing, trimming, blowing, weeding and other tasks. The position is seasonal, with snow removal roles possible in winter and pay starting at $10.00 per hour depending on experience.

The candidate will report to the foreman, learn to operate mowing equipment, follow safety guidelines, and assist with loading/unloading gear daily.

Qualifications

• Landscape maintenance experience is implied as preferred.
• Duties include operating mowers, edgers, weed eaters, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time.
• Mow, trim, weed, and blow landscape areas.
• Change and sharpen blades safely.
• Remove weeds from sidewalks, curb lines, and beds.
• Remove dead flowers and manage debris.
• Fuel equipment daily and record usage.
• Sign time sheets weekly.
• Load and unload equipment at job sites.
• Maintain safety and follow company rules.

Skills

Mowing

Weeding

Landscaping

Teamwork

Tools

21” mower

36” mower

48” mower

60” mower

Riding mower

Blower

Edger

Weedeater

Job description

Job Description

Seeking a landscape maintenance laborer that wants to grow with us. A gardener is a member of the landscape crew that supports the crew leader and performs the duties and tasks assigned to them by the crewleader and/or the owner, including mow, trim, blow, weeding, and other landscaping. The rate of pay depends on experience, starting at $10.00 per hour. The job is seasonal, though snow removal positions may be available in the winter.

Field Operation/Responsibilities

• Report to work on time.

• Mow, trim, weedeat, and blow


• Change and sharpen blades safely.


• Remove loose trash and debris from landscape area before mowing.


• Remove weeds from sidewalks, curb lines, and beds.


• Remove dead flower heads from annual and perennial flowers.


• Fuel equipment daily and record fuel usage.


• Report property damage to Foreman or Lead Person.


• Help crew load and unload equipment at the job site.


• Review and sign time sheet weekly.


• Remove tree suckers.

Client Relations

• Know who the client is.


• Know where the client parks his/her car.


• Be aware of walkways he/she uses to get to their office.


• Always be courteous.


• Always wear a clean uniform.


• Know what to do if a client or anyone else asks a question.

Quality Control

• Learn how to mow patterns and change pattern each week without being told.


• Remove trash from landscape areas.


• Remove weeds from sidewalks, curb lines, and mulch beds.


• Remove dead flower heads from annual and perennial flowers.


• Learn the proper way to fertilize turf.


• Learn to use the proper equipment for the job being performed.

Equipment Use

• Become certified in the training/certification program for the designated pieces of equipment (21” mower, 36” mower, 48” & 60” mower, riding mower, blower, edger and weedeater).


• Learn to service/perform the necessary preventative maintenance on equipment.


• Learn the proper loading and unloading of equipment.


• Learn the proper way to change and sharpen blades safely.


• Know exactly what fuel each piece of equipment requires.

Safety

• Attend/participate in company orientation program before performing any work.


• Learn to adhere to all company safety rules/policies.


• Must attend and participate in all tailgate meetings.


• Learn the proper way to change and sharpen blades safely.


• Must use appropriate safety equipment when necessary.


• Has a “can-do” attitude


• Gets a job done on time and knows or asks what to do next.


• Volunteers to take on a new or different job, project or responsibility.


• Goes beyond what is expected to do a better job.


• Must be a “team player” and get along with co-workers

Takes advantage of the online training videos to get further qualifications and experience

Requirements/Qualifications

• Landscape maintenance experience is preferred, including experience on mowers, edgers, weedeaters, etc.


• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing duties, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills effectively; may read and interpret data, information and documents; observe and respond to people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; work under deadlines; and interact with others encountered in the course of work.


• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is