Landscaper

Amtraco, Inc.; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is searching for a talented and dedicated landscaper to join their team. You will perform general lawn maintenance tasks and ensure the growth and vibrancy of plants, flowers, and garden structures. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving and organizational skills along with two years of experience.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacations, Holidays & Personal Days

401(k) with Company match

Qualifications

• Two years landscape or grounds related work.
• Knowledge of pest management preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Apply pesticides to remove harmful insects.
• Conduct general maintenance duties such as cleaning walkways.
• Plant new decorative bushes and flowers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawnmowers

Leaf blowers

Hedge trimmers

Job description

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT:

• NOW-OCTOBER
• OPTION OF WORKING AT ONE OF OUR FACILITIES NOVEMBER-FEBRUARY

Click here to apply: https://go.apply.ci/s/31B2FF0000

SUMMARY

We are searching for a talented and dedicated landscaper to join our team. You will perform a range of general lawn maintenance duties including applying fertilizers, maintaining the landscape design, removing weeds and dead plants and supervising repairs.

As the landscaper, you will ensure the growth and vibrancy of our plants, flowers, lawn and garden structures. The ideal candidate will be creative, with excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply pesticides to remove harmful insects such as mosquitos, wasps, and ticks.
• Conduct general maintenance duties such as cleaning walkways, fixing fountains, and other duties.
• Apply fertilizer to help enhance growth
• Trim overgrown limbs, hedges, leaves, and take out weeds and dead plants
• Plant new decorative bushes, flowers, plants and shrubs.
• Supervise maintenance repairs to equipment, landscape structures, outdoor furniture, and walkways.
• Uphold the landscaping design and ensure plant growth
• Coordinate with garden designers and landscape architects to ensure the garden meets the client’s expectations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years landscape or grounds related work
• Must be ab le to operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers.
• Knowledge of pest management and basic lawn maintenance preferred.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Company. May be required to acquire and maintain a specific applicators license.

PREFERRED QUALICATIONS

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal plantings.
• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Ability to operate riding and push mower, power tiller, power edger, weed whip, blower, sprayer, tractor, skid steer loader, dump-bed truck, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift, fingering, talking hearing, and seeing.

• Spends most time outdoors, frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for one hour plus. Possible exposure to distraction/uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of body or extremities. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

COMPANY BENEFITS - if you work with us beyond the seasonal role

• Competitive wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacations, Holidays & Personal Days
• 401(k) with Company match.

We are a Drug Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities