Landscaper

Kiawah Canasta Group; Kiawah Island (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401k match

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Commute incentive pay

HSA employer contribution

Dental, vision, life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Kiawah Island Community Association is looking for a dedicated maintenance worker to join our grounds crew on Kiawah Island. This full-time role features stable hours, Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm, and working in beautiful island surroundings.

You will perform routine maintenance of common areas, pruning trees, planting and mulching, operate power equipment, and comply with safety policies. We offer competitive pay with robust benefits and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscaped area maintenance.
• Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment, and the ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work under supervision and solitary.
• A pleasant attitude and customer service skills.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and walk long distances with equipment.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, cold, dusty and rainy conditions.
• Possible exposure to insects and caustic plants.
• May require repetitive motion, bending over and kneeling.
• Work around chemicals being applied or stored.
• Operate a motor vehicle and an equipment trailer.
• Work near roadways with heavy traffic.

Responsibilities

• Assists in routine maintenance of KICA common areas: mowing, maintenance, installation, and growing of all plant material.
• Prune trees, water plants, apply pesticides and fertilizers to turf and plants.
• Operate small power and hand equipment and mowers.
• Maintain fuel and fluid levels; report problems to Head Mechanic; log checks.
• Report island conditions out of the ordinary.
• Operate dump trucks, aerial lifts, tractors, and other large equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Observe safety policies and rules.

Job description

Description

What We Offer Our Employees

• Competitive pay + robust benefits while working in one of the most beautiful island communities on the east coast
• Commute incentive pay
• 2 great health benefit plans to choose from, one option is FREE for employee only coverage!
• Dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance coverages available
• Life insurance, short-term, long-term disability, and employee assistance program provided at no cost to employee
• HSA employer contribution
• Paid holidays and accrued time-off
• Uniforms provided at no cost
• 401k contribution match, immediate vesting after 1 year
• Wellness benefits pay for fitness reimbursement, smartwatch contribution, and more!

This is a full-time position with stable hours, even during rainy weeks . Crews work Monday - Friday from 7:00am until 3:30pm.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the routine maintenance of KICA common areas i.e. mowing, maintenance, installation, and growing of all plant material.
• Typical tasks include, but are not limited to: large and small tree pruning; watering plant material; apply pesticides and fertilizers to turf grass and plants; invasive species removal, plant installation, pine straw application, and or mulching.
• Operates all types of small power, hand equipment, and mowers.
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis, reports equipment problems or failure to the Head Mechanic immediately, returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility, fills out daily equipment check-sheets, and cleans the maintenance areas.
• Reports any island conditions out of the ordinary.
• Operates dump trucks, aerial lifts, tractors, and other large equipment.
• Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor or crew leader.
• Observes and follows all KICA safety policies and rules.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscaped area maintenance work.
• Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment, and the ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work under supervision and solitary.
• A pleasant attitude and customer service skills.
• Lifting object weighing up to 50 lbs. (fertilizer bags, bales of straw, debris, etc.)
• Walking over extended distances carrying equipment that weighs in excess of 20 lbs. (string trimmers, edger, backpack blowers and sprayers)
• Exposure to high heat, humidity, cold as well as dusty and rainy conditions.
• Possible exposure to various insect bites (mosquitoes, flies, etc.) as well as caustic plants such as poison ivy and oak.
• Job may require repetitive motion, bending over and kneeling for extended periods.
• Employee may be working in areas where chemicals are being applied or stored.
• The operation of a motor vehicle and an equipment trailer.
• Employee may be exposed to loud noises and flying debris.
• Employee will be working with equipment with spinning blades, string trimmers, sharp teeth and edges and other small tools.
• Employee may also be required to work in close proximity to roadways with heavy vehicle traffic.

Other requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check.
• Maintain a valid South Carolina Drivers License

Kiawah Island Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.