Landscaper

HPS Palo Alto, Inc.; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HPS Palo Alto, Inc. is seeking an experienced landscape technician to perform routine maintenance, repairs and project tasks across subscribed properties in the Los Altos area.

You will mow, prune, irrigate, repair irrigation systems, and assist with soil treatment and plant installations. Requires 2+ years landscape experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of landscape experience.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscape maintenance across subscriber properties including mowing, weeding, pruning, and irrigation repairs.
• Identify issues and report recommendations to the Landscape Manager.
• Repair irrigation systems and controllers; soil enrichment and plant replacement.
• Execute landscape projects such as trenching, drainage, new irrigation systems, soil conditioning, and hardscape installations.
• Operate equipment and perform general labor tasks as needed.

Skills

Landscape experience

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Independent problem solving

Job description

Summary

Performs landscaping duties during routine landscape maintenance appointments and landscape repairs or projects. Includes, but not limited to planting, soil treatment, mowing, aerating, thatching, selective pruning, and irrigation repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Landscape Maintenance:
  • Perform routine landscape maintenance across various subscriber properties. Mowing, weeding, selective pruning and irrigation repairs.
  • Identify issues and recommendations to report back to the Landscape Manager.
• Landscape Repairs:
  • Repair irrigation systems and irrigation controllers.
  • Soil enrichment, replace plants, aerate and thatch lawns.
  • Hardscape repairs on pavers,
• Landscape Projects:
  • Trenching and backfill, drainage systems
  • New irrigation systems
  • Soil conditioning and large plant order installations
  • Paver surface installations
  • Stacked wall block installations
  • Miscellaneous hardscape installations
  • Equipment operation
  • General labor tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Landscape experience in high-net-worth jurisdictions like Atherton, Woodside, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, etc.
• Motivated to work.
• Independently resourceful problem solver, with team-focused results.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in landscape work
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and auto insurance