Landscaper

Silver Hill Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Hill Hospital, Inc. is seeking an experienced Landscaper to join our lawn care team in the United States. The role requires proficiency in operating lawn maintenance equipment and a commitment to maintaining the aesthetic and safety of our exterior spaces.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 18 years old, and experience in landscaping or groundskeeping. Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, and ensuring the health of plants, along with debris removal and snow management.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience in landscaping or groundskeeping is a plus.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass and prune trees and shrubs.
• Treat lawn and landscaping with pesticides.
• Maintain existing landscaping design.

Skills

Lawn maintenance equipment operation

Landscaping

Pesticide application

Attention to detail

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Lawnmower

Trimmer

Leaf blower

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and diligent Landscaper to join our lawn care team. You must be comfortable operating lawn maintenance equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers, and understand how to water, fertilize, and prune decorative shrubs and plants. We pride ourselves in keeping our exterior safe and looking beautiful, so our team works in various types of weather conditions and performs maintenance duties to ensure employee safety during inclement weather by removing debris, snow, and ice from communal walkways and spaces.

Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass and prune trees and shrubs.
• Treat lawn and landscaping with pesticides to remove harmful insects.
• Maintain the existing landscaping design and ensure plant survival.
• Rake fallen leaves and remove debris.
• Oversee maintenance repairs to equipment and landscape structures.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from the crew leader and clients.
• Plant new flowers, trees, grass, hedges, and bushes.
• Maintain gardens and lawns, including mowing, trimming, pruning, raking, and weeding.
• Water plants and lawns and add fertilizer as needed.
• Install outdoor lighting and sprinkler systems.
• Remove snow, ice, and leaves as needed.
• Build and renovate stone pathways, patios, and ledges.
• Load and unload equipment and tools into work vehicles.
• Drive work vehicles while on-site.
• Adhere to all safety precautions.
• Assist maintenance crew as needed with interior and exterior building repairs.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.
• Previous experience in landscaping or groundskeeping is a plus.
• Must know how to operate lawn maintenance equipment such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers.
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Must have the ability to function optimally in a stressful environment and remain calm in emotionally charged situations.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, bend, and squat for extended periods and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during the winter for snow removal and respond to emergency calls.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Silver Hill Hospital (“SHH”) is fully committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all present employees as well as for applicants in all phases of the employment process (recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination). Therefore, except in any cases of bona fide occupational qualification or need, SHH will act without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, past/present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, physical or learning disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law, (unless it is shown by supervisory personnel that a disability prevents performance of the work involved or may result in undue hardship) in all aspects of the employment process and relationship. This policy is based on the understanding that an applicant is able to handle the job requirements. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.