Landscape Install Crew Member

HLM Landscape Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

HLM Landscape Services in Lexington, KY is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician to maintain the grounds of commercial, industrial, private, or public properties. The role involves operating landscape equipment, installing plant material, and contributing to hardscape projects while following safety policies.

The candidate should be able to lift 70 lbs, walk up to 10 miles daily, and work most weekdays with possible overtime and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely operate equipment.
• Must be able to lift 70lbs.
• Must be able to walk up to 10 miles a day.
• Must be available to work Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM including possible overtime and occasional weekends.
• Physically able to perform duties in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of industry standard tools and equipment.
• Have a current, valid driver’s license.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a DOT medical certification (medical card).
• Proficient communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safety equipment is properly worn while performing work.
• Understand production and man hours and how they drive each enhancement.
• Properly clocking in to track time.
• Assist in completing a pre-trip inspection report daily.
• Using common landscape tools.
• Operating equipment such as dingos, skid steer, and mini excavators.
• Safely operating a truck and trailer while adhering to company’s safety policy and ensuring that the public will be safe while in contact with crews.
• Installing a variety of plant material to the grower’s expectation.
• Installing hardscape including patios, retaining walls, and natural rock features.
• Grading and installing drainage.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Landscape tools

Job description

Summary Description

Responsible for maintaining the grounds of commercial, industrial, private, or public property.

Summary Description

Responsible for maintaining the grounds of commercial, industrial, private, or public property.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensuring safety equipment is properly worn while performing work.
• Understand production and man hours and how they drive each enhancement.
• Properly clocking in to track time.
• Assist in completing a pre-trip inspection report daily.
• Using common landscape tools.
• Operating equipment such as dingos, skid steer, and mini excavators.
• Safely operating a truck and trailer while adhering to company’s safety policy and ensuring that the public will be safe while in contact with crews.
• Installing a variety of plant material to the grower’s expectation.
• Installing hardscape including patios, retaining walls, and natural rock features.
• Grading and installing drainage.

Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Demonstrated aptitude to assure all responsibilities are consistently and efficiently met.
• Capacity to make critical judgments, problem solve and have a strict attention to detail.
• Driven to meet goals of position, department, and company, by working independently and as an effective team member.
• Flexible enough to work varying hours to meet the needs of the company.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to safely operate equipment.
• Must be able to lift 70lbs.
• Must be able to walk up to 10 miles a day.
• Must be available to work Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM including possible over time and occasional weekends.
• Physically able to perform duties in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of industry standard tools and equipment.
• Have a current, valid driver’s license.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a DOT medical certification (medical card), which confirms you meet the federal health requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.