Landscape Technician - FT

Goodwill Industries of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of North Florida is looking for a Landscape Technician to assist in maintaining high-standard landscaped grounds. Under guidance, this role involves identifying weeds, removing debris, and performing various landscaping duties.

Candidates should have a valid Florida driver's license and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. The job requires flexibility in hours and performing tasks in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida driver's license preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Identification and removal of weeds.
• Removing debris in shrub beds.
• Trimming dead leaves and flowers.

Skills

Drive motor vehicle

Respectful client relationships

Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Education

High school or GED preferred

Tools

Edger

Leaf blower

Lawn mower

Job description

4656 Collins Rd. #1

Jacksonville, FL 32244

Landscape Technician

Department: Landscaping

Reporting to: Landscape Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-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: Valid Florida driver’s license preferred.

Other:

• Driver'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

• 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 remove old mulch from beds.

90% of time.

Other Duties

• Assist other staff with other landscaping responsibilities as needed.

10% of time.

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.