Landscape Maintenance Crew Member

Piscataqua Landscaping; Eliot, Northern (ME, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

401K with match

Paid vacations/holidays

Paid leave

Bonus potential

Year-round employment

Job summary

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service in Eliot, ME is seeking full-time, year-round Landscape Crew Members to maintain commercial and residential grounds using hand and power tools. Winter duties include snow removal with snow equipment, shoveling, or a plow truck.

We look for energetic, cooperative, efficient people who view challenges as growth opportunities and offer training if no experience is present. Benefits and competitive pay included.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate lawn equipment safely and efficiently.
• Willingness to learn and follow directions with training provided.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality for year-round work.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns and landscapes using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Assist with snow removal during winter months as needed.
• Track daily labor, equipment hours, and materials used.
• Support crew with loading/unloading materials and cleaning tools.
• Provide clear direction to junior crew members when required.

Skills

Lawn mowing

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team training

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Tools

Lawnmower

Edger

Trimmer

Backpack blower

Wheelbarrow

Shovel

Rake

Broom

Hedge pruner

Hand saw

Job description

Description

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is currently seeking candidates to join us as full-time, year-round Landscape Crew Members. Responsibilities include landscaping and maintaining the grounds of commercial and residential properties with a variety of hand and power tools. During the Winter months, crew members will be responsible for snow removal from commercial and residential properties by using snow equipment, shoveling, and/or a plow truck.

We are looking for energetic, fun, cooperative, efficient people to work with, who look at challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow! No experience? We will train you!

Requirements

• Maintains a consistent and positive attendance pattern
• Operate all equipment in a safe, practical and productive manner
• Track and record all labor and equipment hours and material on a daily basis
• Work with the maintenance staff to ensure equipment is in safe working order
• Conduct daily equipment checks and maintenance include installing sharp blades
• Provide clear direction and train crew members in proper procedures to execute their jobs and duties, when needed
• Comfortable with operating a lawnmower (walk behind and rider), edger, trimmer, backpack blower, wheelbarrow, shovel, rake, broom, hedge pruner, and hand saw.
• Mow lawns evenly maintaining “clean, straight” lines and removing all lawn clippings when necessary
• Ensure all beds, sidewalks and parking lots are free of any lawn and leaf debris
• Off load any debris on a daily basis in the designated areas
• Coach, motivate and lead crews improving morale and productivity
• Lift 50 lbs., maneuver fully loaded wheel barrels
• Load and unload landscaping materials and tools and keep them clean.

Additional Duties

• Involvement with snow removal during winter hours in whatever capacity required
• Ensure that all equipment in vehicles is secured properly during transport
• Work Spring and Fall cleanups as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation for qualified applicants
• Weekly payroll - every Friday is a pay day!
• Direct Deposit available
• Uniform reimbursement for both seasonal and full-time employees
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental insurance, including short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Earned Paid Leave
• Bonus potential
• Year-round employment
• Employee development opportunities available... and more!

*Candidates must have an insurable driving record, be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and obtain a DOT Medical Card*

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.