Landscaping

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Athens, GA is seeking a Landscaper to create, maintain, and improve outdoor spaces on a variety of properties.

This role requires physical labor, the ability to operate lawn care equipment, and a must-have experience in landscaping; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus and safety is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must have landscaping experience.
• Ability to operate lawn equipment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and maintain lawns and grassy areas.
• Plant flowers, shrubs, trees, and other greenery.
• Prune and trim plants to maintain shape and health.
• Install landscaping features such as sod, mulch, and irrigation systems.
• Remove weeds, debris, and dead plants.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides safely and appropriately.
• Assist with landscape design and layout when needed.
• Monitor plant health and identify issues such as pests or disease.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Planting & pruning

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Lawnmowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Irrigation systems

Job description

Job Title: Landscaper

Job Summary

A landscaper is responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving outdoor spaces such as gardens, lawns, parks, and commercial properties. This role involves both physical labor and basic design skills to ensure outdoor areas are visually appealing, healthy, and safe.

***MUST have experience***

Key Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and maintain lawns and grassy areas
• Plant flowers, shrubs, trees, and other greenery
• Prune and trim plants to maintain shape and health
• Install landscaping features such as sod, mulch, and irrigation systems
• Remove weeds, debris, and dead plants
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.)
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides safely and appropriately
• Assist with landscape design and layout when needed
• Monitor plant health and identify issues such as pests or disease
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean work environment

Working Conditions

• Primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Physically demanding work (lifting, bending, standing for long periods)
• May require early mornings, weekends, or seasonal overtime

***Bilingual is a PLUS***