Landscape Technician

Weller Brothers Landscaping; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Available

Dental Insurance Available

Vision Insurance Available

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K with Company Match Up to 4%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits Available After Start of Empl

Positive and Motivated Work Enviroment

Job summary

Weller Brothers Landscaping in Rochester, MN is seeking a Landscape Technician to assist with softscape and hardscape installations, including pavers and outdoor features. You will communicate with foreman and designers, maintain safety, and help manage diverse landscape projects on a full-time schedule.

The position offers benefits after onboarding, a 60-day eligibility window for health and dental coverage, 401k with company match, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience in industry or related field.
• Must be 16 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the jobsite foreman.
• Communicate with the jobsite foreman and landscape designer to ensure quality standards.
• Adapt and perform other landscape team duties as needed.
• Maintain clean and safe job sites.
• Work with a strong work ethic to complete various tasks.
• Professionally communicate with clients to build relationships.
• Operate landscape and power equipment and a variety of hand tools.
• Commit hours including weekends/holidays as required.
• Follow company policies and dress code.
• Learn new techniques and installation practices.
• Assist with equipment maintenance.
• Assist with snow removal in winter season.

Skills

Professional communication

Constructive criticism

Strong work ethic

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Softscape install

Hardscape install

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

• Location 4701 North Frontage Road,Hwy 14 NW,Rochester, MN, 55901,United States
• Base Pay $21.83 - $24.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

Take direction from the jobsite foreman.

Communicate with the jobsite foreman and landscape designer to make sure the job is being completed to the Weller Brothers quality standards.

Have the ability to adapt and perform other landscape team member duties as needed.

Maintain clean and safe job sites.

Maintain a strong work ethic to complete a variety of physical job tasks.

Professionally communicate with clients to achieve strong client/company relationships if necessary.

Operate a variety of outdoor landscape and power equipment, as well as a variety of hand tools.

Commit the hours necessary to make sure the job is done to satisfaction; this may include weekends and/or holidays

Maintain a clean appearance and conform to the Weller Brothers dress code.

Willingness to learn new techniques and installation practices.

Assist in maintaining all company equipment.

Assist with Snow Removal in the Winter Season.

Follow all policies as specified in the Team Member Handbook.

Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.

Other duties needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission.

COMPENSATION AND AVAILABLE BENEFITS

• Benefits Available after 60 Days of Service
• Health Insurance Available
• Dental Insurance Available
• Vision Insurance Available
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Benefits Available After 1 Year of Service
• 401K with Company Match Up to 4%
• Benefits Available at Start of Employment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Positive and Motivated Work Environment

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate in a professional courteous manner
• Ability to take constructive criticism
• Superior work ethic
• Detail oriented, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience installing softscapes, such as edging, mulch, rock, plants, trees and sod, is preferred.
• Experience installing hardscapes, such as pavers, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens, is preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one-year experience in industry or related field.
• Must be 16 years or older
• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Team members must be able to perform the following tasks during a typical 8+hour day.
• SEDENTARY WORK : Lifting up to 10#; occasionally lifting or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Work essentially involves sitting and is considered sedentary if only a small amount of walking and standing is necessary to carry out duties.
• LIGHT WORK: Lifting up to 20#, frequently lifting of carrying objects up to 10#. Work is classified light if it requires walking or standing to a significant degree (regardless of weight lifted) or involves sitting most of the time with a degree or pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
• LIGHT MEDIUM WORK: Lifting up to 30#; frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 20#.
• MEDIUM WORK: Lifting up to 50#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25#.
• LIGHT HEAVY WORK: Lifting up to 80#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 45#.
• HEAVY WORK: Lifting up to 100#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 80#.
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POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Specific schedules will be determined based on weather and general needs of the business.

Summary

The primary responsibility of the Landscape Technician is to assist with construction/installation of designated landscape projects. This position will assist with a variety of outdoor landscape project installations that improve the functional and/or aesthetic value of the property. Many of the projects include softscape and hardscape installation, including pavers, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens. All Weller Brothers team members are expected to provide excellent client service by assisting clients promptly and courteously, answer questions and provide information as needed. A landscape technician will be expected to perform all job responsibilities in a safe, timely and efficient manner.