Landscape Technician

carolinasolarservices; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Bonuses up to 10% of gross wages

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Paid professional development opportunities

Job summary

carolinasolarservices in Lumberton, North Carolina, seeks a Landscaping Technician to maintain solar sites. The role includes operating landscaping equipment, vegetation management, and providing support for electrical services teams.

Ideal candidates must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and effectively work outdoors in various weather conditions. Comprehensive benefits, including an ESOP, 401k contributions, and medical insurance, are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain solar PV power plant grounds and manage vegetation.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment effectively.
• Provide support to electrical services teams and special projects.

Skills

Experience operating landscaping equipment

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to follow direction

Tools

Zero turn mowers

Tractors

Mini excavators

Compact track loaders

String trimmers

Bushhogs

Job description

Position Summary

The Landscaping Technician will be an integral member of a regional landscaping team. Responsible for groundskeeping, the landscaping technician will safely operate equipment to keep solar sites well maintained and follow the direction of the Crew Lead and Regional Manager to ensure CSS fulfills service obligations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for vegetation maintenance and weed abatement on solar PV power plant grounds, including mowing, herbicide mixing and application, string trimming, grading, seeding, and erosion repair.
• Be a self-starter and work independently on tasks assigned by crew lead and management.
• Maintain and repair landscaping equipment and vehicles as needed.
• Provide timely field service reports to Operations staff for delivery to client.
• Assist electrical services teams, special projects and livestock service teams as needed.
• Ensure premium client service and excellence in groundskeeping management.
• Routine overtime work and travel out of town for overnight work as an essential function of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience operating and maintaining equipment including: zero turn mowers, tractors, mini excavators, compact track loaders, string trimmers, bushhogs.
• Ability to safely and routinely strap, bind, chain, and tow a loaded 30’ gooseneck trailer.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in order to operate a company vehicle.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short distances for 8-10 hours a day.

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Benefits Summary

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Bonus up to 10% of gross wages, paid quarterly
• 401k (with 3% Company contribution)
• Medical insurance (with the Company covering 80% of the employee premium and 20% of spouse and/or dependent premiums)
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off (beginning with 1 day per month and increasing with each year of service)
• Paid holidays (7 days annually)
• Paid sick leave (4 days annually)
• Paid parental leave (4 paid weeks)
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service)
• Cell phone and unlimited data plan
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment paid for by the Company
• Access to Company vehicle for work-related travel
• Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates
• Long term disability insurance coverage

About the Company

We provide solutions for renewable energy systems to support a sustainable future. As stewards of the environment, our team maximizes the impact of every power plant we service through an independent and human focused approach.

EEO Statement

We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, marital and/or familial status, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.