Landscaper

Genesis Ip; Hamilton, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

Voluntary Policies

Job summary

Genesis Investment Properties in New Jersey is seeking a full-time landscaper to maintain outdoor spaces, plant health, and seasonal displays across facilities. The role includes lawns, pruning, irrigation, and snow removal in winter, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and 2 years of landscape maintenance experience, plus a valid driver’s license and ability to operate large equipment. This is a year-round, full-time position based on-site in NJ.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years landscape maintenance experience.
• 2 years snow removal equipment operator experience.
• Valid and insurable driver’s license.
• Experience driving larger landscape trucks while towing trailers.

Responsibilities

• Planting, transplanting, and caring for flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs.
• Mowing, edging, fertilizing, and watering lawns.
• Trimming hedges, trees, and shrubs.
• Installing fountains, paver patios, fencing, drainage systems, planters, and turf.
• Maintaining watering systems, cleaning walkways, and fixing fountains.
• Setting up safe work sites and following safety codes.
• Maintaining records of time, materials and equipment use.
• Snow removal using trucks, plows, skid steer, snow blower, quad, salt/chloride.
• Assisting with seasonal displays: transport, installation and removal of decorations.
• Assisting maintenance staff and keeping sites clean.

Skills

Dependable

Team player

Safety minded

Independent worker

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Snow removal equipment

Landscape trucks

Trailer towing

Job description

Landscaper is responsible for maintaining outdoor spaces, such as lawns, flower beds, gardens, patios, fountains, irrigation systems as well as monitoring and maintaining the plant health of interior plants and planters. They will also be responsible to perform snow removal tasks of sidewalks, parking lots, roads and other areas as assigned by the Assistant Director of Landscape services for all facilities owned and operated by Genesis Global Group and its affiliated companies.

Essential Functions:

• Planting and maintaining:Planting, transplanting, and caring for flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs
• Lawn care:Mowing, edging, fertilizing, and watering lawns
• Pruning and trimming:Trimming and pruning hedges, trees, and shrubs
• Installation:Installing fountains, paver patios, fencing, drainage systems, planters, and turf
• Maintenance:Maintaining watering systems, cleaning walkways, and fixing fountains
• Safety:Setting up safe work sites, following safe work practices, and conforming to required codes
• Record keeping:Maintaining records of time, material, and equipment use
• Snow removal using trucks, plows, skid steer, snow blower, quad, shovel, salt/ calcium chloride, etc.
• Seasonal Displays: assists with transportation of, installation and removal of seasonal holiday decorations
• Other: assists with maintenance staff and with projects by keeping jobsites clean and free of debris

Education and Experience:

• High School/GED
• 2 years previous experience performing landscape maintenance
• 2 years previous experience with snow removal equipment operator
• A valid and insurable Driver’s License
• Must have experience driving larger landscape trucks while towing trailers

Requirements and Skills:

• This is a full-time year-round position.
• We are looking for experienced landscapers that are dependable, responsible, trustworthy and hard working.
• Must have a good attitude and above average work ethic and drive.
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of the team.
• Candidates must be able to safely operate commercial lawn and snow removal equipment.
• Hardscape and Construction experience a plus.

We offer:

• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)

Genesis Investment Properties is an equal opportunity employer.