Landscape Maintenance Technician/Gardener

Grow Control Landscape; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Grow Control Landscape is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Technician/Gardener to join their team. The role involves maintaining both residential and commercial properties using a variety of tools and techniques. Applicants should have strong customer service skills, a valid driver's license, and be fluent in English and Spanish. This position offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on safe and timely service delivery.

Benefits

Vacation time

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Roth IRA

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional maintenance experience.
• Fluent reading and writing in English and Spanish.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and edging lawns.
• Pruning shrubs and trimming hedges.
• Using leaf blowers and other power equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Job description

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We are seeking a landscape maintenance technician/gardener who will drive a company truck. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team to provide landscape maintenance services to both residential and commercial properties. Responsibilities include safely operating equipment such as mowers, edgers, weed whackers, blowers, and tools to maintain plant materials and features. The work should be completed on schedule, in a timely and safe manner, with professionalism that reflects well on the company.

Typical Responsibilities

• Mowing and edging lawns
• Pruning shrubs and trimming hedges
• Using leaf blowers and other power equipment
• Weeding and maintaining flower beds
• Minor tree work
• Applying mulch
• Picking up trash and debris
• Fertilization
• Simple irrigation repairs
• Planting and seasonal colored flowers
• Tool maintenance and repairs
• Documentation of jobs
• Time-tracking
• Driving
• Basic equipment and vehicle maintenance

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Valid California driver's license
• At least 2 years of professional maintenance experience
• Fluent reading and writing in English and Spanish
• At least 18 years old
• Good driving record
• Pass drug test
• Ability to use apps and software on a phone

Physical Requirements

• Adequate hearing, speaking, and vision for safe communication
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate work efficiently
• Ability to walk at a normal pace and have all-around mobility
• Ability to work in cold and hot conditions
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs comfortably
• Ability to stand for 8 hours

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Roth IRA