Landscape Technician - FT

Goodwill Of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Landscape Technician to maintain grounds under a crew leader's guidance. This full-time, hourly position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, outdoor work in varying weather, and operation of lawn care tools.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, may have prior landscape maintenance experience, and a valid Florida driver's license. Flexibility in hours and reliable, safe performance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school or GED preferred.
• Prior landscape maintenance preferred, but not required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identification and removal of plants determined to be weeds in their present locations.
• Removal of any debris, litter, and trash in and around shrub beds.
• Removal of dead leaves, flowers and other materials, and trimming as instructed.
• Add additional mulch and removing old mulch from beds

Skills

Drive motor vehicle

Respectful client relationships

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school or GED preferred

Tools

Lawn mower

Edger

Leaf blower

Job description

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LCI-Landscape Regular Full Time Jacksonville, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3400

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Hourly

4656 Collins Rd. #1

Jacksonville, FL 32244

Job Title: Landscape Technician

Department: Landscaping

Reporting to: Landscape Supervisor

Date: 04/09/2015

Position Status:

New Updated

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Exempt

Job Summary:

Under a crew leader’s guidance and with additional training, the incumbent in this position will work to maintain landscaped grounds to a specified high standard.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High school or GED preferred

Experience

Prior landscape maintenance preferred, but not required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Valid Florida driver’s license preferred

Other

• Dirver's license REQUIRED.
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to perform duties that require a great deal of bending.
• Able to use edger, leaf blower and lawn mower to maintain grounds.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn, use of tools, equipment and supplies relative to landscaping duties.

Job Duties

Essential Duties

% of Time

• Identification and removal of plants determined to be weeds in their present locations.
• Removal of any debris, litter, and trash in and around shrub beds.
• Removal of dead leaves, flowers and other materials, and trimming as instructed.
• Add additional mulch and removing old mulch from beds

90

Other Duties

% of Time

• Assist other staff with other landscaping responsibilities as needed

10

Supervisory/Decision-making Authority

Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees?

Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: 0

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting (Up to 50lbs)
• Carrying (Up to 50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending/Stooping
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Turning
• Repetitive Motions

Preferred

• Reading

HAZARDS:

• Proximity to moving mechanical parts
• Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Landscaping materials and products
• Working outdoors in hot temperatures (above 90 degrees Fahrenheit)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

• Drive motor vehicle
• Respectful client relationships
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred

• Verbal communication (including telephone)
• Team-oriented and collaborative interpersonal relationships
• Maintain records