LANDSCAPER II (FULL TIME)

SSC Services For Education; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Growth opportunities

Same day pay

Benefits package

Job summary

SSC Services For Education in College Station, TX seeks a full-time Landscaper II to cultivate and maintain campus grounds. You will handle lawn care, plantings, pest control, fertilization, and basic equipment operation while adhering to safety and SOPs. Prior landscaping experience and a valid driver's license required.

The role offers training, growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and same-day pay. Schedule varies; full-time with flexibility to meet interview needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in landscape construction.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic ability to interpret and implement construction documents.
• Intermediate ability to operate construction-related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cares for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, trimming and edging around flower beds, walks and walls.
• Plants flowers, pulls weeds, repairs structures and maintains outside of buildings as needed.
• Applies pesticides to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, ticks and others.
• Mixes, sprays and spreads fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Determines and plants appropriate seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees and shrubs.
• Uses gardening tools to apply mulch for protection.
• Attaches wires from planted trees to support stakes.
• Interprets construction documents and successfully implements the design.
• Operates construction-related equipment as needed.
• Follows standard operating procedures for assigned tasks and projects; follows all safety protocol.
• Attends training as required.
• Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscape experience

Driver's license

Construction documents interpretation

Equipment operation

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time LANDSCAPER II position.


• Location: TAMU Grounds - 600 Agronomy Road, College Station, TX 77843. (Openings at other locations within school district available) Note: online applications accepted only.


• Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview. (Full and Part Time with the flexibility to meet most scheduling needs)


• Requirement: Prior landscaping experience and basic knowledge of landscaping tools and equipment is required.


• Pay Range: $14.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.


• Perks: SSC invests in our employees with training and growth opportunities, but the benefits don’t stop there, SSC offers a comprehensive benefits package and we are also excited to offer same day pay! At SSC we truly believe that our people are our greatest asset!

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Job Summary

Cultivates and maintains landscaping and grounds surrounding campus buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cares for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, trimming and edging around flower beds, walks and walls.


• Plants flowers, pulls weeds, repairs structures and maintains outside of buildings as needed.


• Applies pesticides to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, ticks and others.


• Mixes, sprays and spreads fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.


• Determines and plants appropriate seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees and shrubs.


• Uses gardening tools to apply mulch for protection.


• Attaches wires from planted trees to support stakes.


• Interprets construction documents and successfully implements the design.


• Operates construction-related equipment as needed.


• Follows standard operating procedures for assigned tasks and projects; follows all safety protocol.


• Attends training as required.


• Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in landscape construction.


• Valid driver's license.


• Basic ability to interpret and implement construction documents.


• Intermediate ability to operate construction-related equipment.

Working Conditions

• Extensive driving, walking and equipment operation. Exposure to: extreme weather conditions, pesticides, fertilizers, pollen producing environment paint and petroleum products. Work time expectation: 90% of time will be physical labor, 10% training and misc.

Enhance your quality of life through our comprehensive benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance


• 401K with Company Match


• Disability Insurance


• Life Insurance/AD


• Associate Shopping Program


• Health and Wellness Programs


• Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program


• Identify Theft Protection


• Pet Insurance


• And More…

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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