Landscaping Crew Member (Driver)

James River Grounds Management

Williamsburg (VA)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Benefits on first day of employment

Job summary

James River Grounds Management is seeking a Crew Member (Driver) to perform lawn mowing, clean-ups, mulching, trimming and general landscape maintenance on assigned properties. A valid driver license is preferred to support transportation to sites.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, applying weed control and chemicals as licensed, and assisting with loading and unloading tools, while maintaining safety and quality across tasks.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older.
Able to read architectural drawings.
Able to follow plans on a map of property.
Dependable; punctual and able to work varying hours.
Safety conscious with costumer service mindset.

Responsibilities

Operate landscape equipment (skid steer, excavator, backhoe).
Perform weed control and chemical applications with licensure where required.
Store, transport, mix and apply chemicals per law.
Assist Crew Leader and Operations Manager with installation plans.
Help load/unload equipment, tools and supplies.
Maintain clean, safe, organized job sites and vehicles.

Skills

Reading architectural drawings

Dependability / punctuality

Safety conscious

Good communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (nice tohave

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Technician and/or Applicator license (local req)

Tools

Equipment operation (skid steer, etc.)

Chemical mixing & application equipment

Job description

Crew Member (Driver)

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. Valid driver license required.

Description

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 calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note

All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

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