Landscape Technician

Friendship Village of Dublin; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Village of Dublin is seeking a Landscaping Expert to maintain the beauty of our community. This role involves maintaining all landscaping aspects, applying pesticides and fertilizers, and operating various seasonal equipment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the landscape industry, a high school diploma (or GED), and knowledge of lawn care tools and pesticide regulations. Join us to help tend to our 29 beautiful acres!

Qualifications

• Five (5)+ years’ experience in landscape industry or related field.
• High school diploma / GED preferred.
• Horticulture coursework preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of lawn care equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of ODA pesticide regulations and SDS information.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all aspects of community landscaping including trees, shrubs, and turf.
• Completes pesticide applications to maintain health of plants.
• Operates and maintains all seasonal and winter equipment.
• Interacts with Landscape Lead to encourage teamwork and production.
• Maintains building gutters clear of debris and leaves.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Pesticide application

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED preferred

Horticulture coursework or equivalent

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Power tools

Job description

Join a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our community. Our Mission at Friendship Village of Dublin is “To care for, engage, and inspire our community to reimagine and maximize quality of life at every age”.

At Friendship Village our Values Drive us to RISE to any Occasion

Values:

Respect

Integrity and Innovation

Stewardship

We are seeking a Landscaping Expert to contribute to our mission. Come join our team and help tend to 29 beautiful acres!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Maintains all aspects of community landscaping including trees, shrubs, perennials, flowering annuals, planting, turfgrass management, mowing, core aeration, mulching, edging, pruning, seeding, sodding, leaf removal and disposal, etc.
• Completes pesticide applications (e.g., insecticide, fungicide, and herbicide) as needed to maintain health of plants.
• Applies fertilizer as needed for turfgrass and flowering annuals to support nutritional health.
• Operates and maintains all seasonal equipment: trucks, trailer, skid steer loader, utility vehicle, tractor, mowers, core aerator, vacuums, backpack blowers, string trimmers, gas powered shears, power tools, water pumps and tank, tillers.
• Operates and maintains winter equipment: trucks, plows, skid steer loader, snow box, utility vehicles, tractor, blowers, de-icing equipment.
• Keeps property clear of snow and ice to maintain safe community for residents, associates, and visitors throughout the winter season.
• Interacts daily with Landscape Lead, assists with development of daily tasks and strategies, works with and assists landscape associates to encourage production, teamwork, and morale.
• Reports potential problems, concerns, hazards, incidents or accidents to Landscape Manager or HR within 24 hours.
• Maintains building gutters clear of debris and leaves, power washing where needed.
• Places, maintains, and stores outdoor furniture.

We are growing and currently seeking Landscaping Tech candidates!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5)+ years’ experience in landscape industry or related field
• High school diploma / GED preferred
• Horticulture course work preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of lawn care equipment and tools
• Knowledge of ODA pesticide regulations and SDS information

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