Landscaper

BENCHMARK; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BENCHMARK in Naples, FL is seeking a Landscaper who thrives outdoors and is highly motivated and detail oriented. You will help create a world-class guest experience through routine lawn and landscape maintenance.

You will operate equipment, maintain turf beds, plant vegetation, support irrigation tasks, and assist on special projects while collaborating with team members in a fast-paced resort setting.

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping or outdoor maintenance experience preferred.
• Able to operate outdoor equipment safely.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered equipment in mowing specified areas including resort ground turf areas.
• Water and fertilize turf areas and planting beds.
• Grade and prepare soil, lay sod, and plant vegetative material.
• Assist in cultivation practices for all turf areas.
• Perform routine maintenance and/or renovation tasks.
• Carry out edging, pruning, top-dressing, and drainage tasks.
• Support irrigation maintenance: head trimming, valve work, and PVC repairs.
• Operate mechanical loaders to move soil, debris, and materials.
• Assist the mechanic with lubrication and minor repairs.
• Support special projects and report abnormalities in landscaping.
• Help other departments as needed and assist housekeeping in the facility.

Skills

Outdoor work

Detail oriented

Motivated

Team collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a someone who loves to work outdoors, who is highly motivated, and detail oriented to join our team as a Landscaper! In this role, you will play a key part in creating a world-class experience for our guests! You will perform routine labor involved in maintenance and landscaping, and related work. You will be working closely with different members of our team, so you will need to be quick on your feet and have an engaging attitude.If working outdoors, making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world-class property!Your role:Operate powered equipment in mowing specified areas including resort ground turf areas.Waters and fertilizes turf areas and planting beds.Grades and prepares soil plant beds, lays sod, and plants vegetative material.Assists in cultivation practices dealing with all turf areas.Performs routine maintenance and/or renovation.Performs a variety of labor duties including Sting trimming, edging, pruning, top-dressing, hazard maintenance, divot repair, and drainage tasks.Supports irrigation maintenance duties such as: irrigation head trimming, valve trimming, PVC pipe repairs, head leveling, and minor electrical tasks.Operates mechanical loaders in moving soil, debris, and other materials.Supports the mechanic in lubrication and minor service repairs to equipment.Participate as support staff on any special projects.Report all abnormalities on the resort landscaping such as damage disease, insects, debris, etc.Support other departments as needed and as opportunities arise.Assist in all housekeeping duties of the Maintenance facility.