Landscaping Crew Member

James River Grounds Management; Newport News (VA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Asplundh in Newport News, VA is seeking a Crew Member to perform lawn mowing, mulching, pruning, planting, and related landscape tasks on client properties. You will operate light equipment and follow safety policies to ensure quality work.

The role requires reading maps/plans, outdoor work in varying weather, and dependable attendance. Prior landscape installation experience and a local license are a plus; training provided.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to read architectural drawings
• Able to safely work alone and display quality and thoroughness in work product.
• Ability to teach and train new laborers.
• Able to follow plans as shown on a map of property.
• Dependable; arrives to work on time and follows management direction.
• Organized, hardworking, safety conscious, punctual, leads by example.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Running equipment (skid steer, excavator, backhoe, etc.).
• Sprays weed control and other chemical applications requiring licensure.
• Stores, transports, mixes and applies chemicals in accordance with the law.
• Follows installation instructions and plans with the Crew Leader and Operations Manager.
• Loads and unloads equipment, tools, and supplies on truck.
• Performs equipment maintenance and cleans gear after use.
• Keeps job site, vehicles, trailers, warehouses and offices safe and organized.
• Reports problems to supervisor and addresses safety issues on site.

Kenntnisse

Read architectural drawings

Plan following

dependable attendance

Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

State Technician/Applicator license (local req)

Tools

Driver's License Preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Crew Member

This position is responsible for lawn mowing, clean-ups, mulching, trimming, landscape maintenance, pruning, fertilization, weed control, planting of trees and shrubs, flower installation, leaf clean-ups, and similar tasks. Employees are responsible to safely and efficiently complete landscape enhancement projects on assigned properties.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Running equipment (skid steer, excavator, backhoe, etc.…)
• Carries out specific landscape maintenance functions on the job site with an emphasis on spraying weed control and other chemical applications requiring licensure.
• Stores, transports, mixes and applies chemicals in accordance with the law.
• Follows installation instructions and plans with the Crew Leader and Operations Manager.
• Assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and supplies on truck.
• Complies with the equipment preventative maintenance program and thoroughly cleans used equipment and stores in designated areas daily.
• Performs all job-related tasks safely and efficiently and uses all tools and equipment in accordance with company safety policy.
• Assists in keeping job site, vehicles, trailers, warehouses and offices safe, clean and organized.
• Informs supervisor of problem areas on site, equipment or supply issues, or of any accident or loss.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures and safety requirements, especially in the handling of equipment.
• Works to assure quality and timely completion of all tasks assigned.
• Participates in training programs as required.
• *May be required to safely transport Crew Member’s to and from site in a company vehicle.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• Able to read architectural drawings
• Able to safely work alone and display quality and thoroughness in work product.
• Ability to teach and train new laborers.
• Able to follow plans as shown on a map of property.
• Dependable; consistently arrives to work on time, responds to management direction and commits to the required hours for job completion that will vary based on weather/season.
• Organized, hardworking, safety conscious, punctual, leads by example, self-motivated, honest, and customer service-driven.
• Effectively communicates with others, with the ability to read and/or comprehend written and verbal instructions/information. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Accountable; demonstrates dependability in attendance and timeliness, and carefully follows directions and instructions provided.
• Solutions-oriented with the ability to apply feedback to improve performance.

Education & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in landscape installation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Holds, at a minimum, a State Technician and/or Applicator license per local requirement.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Driver's License Preferred, but not required

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.