Landscaping Field Worker/Laborer

Natures Image; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Natures Image is seeking a capable Landscaping Field Worker to join our growing operations team. This role involves physically demanding outdoor work, following safety guidelines, and communicating directions from the Crew Foreman.

Responsibilities include prepping job sites, performing landscaping, irrigation, hydroseeding, and operating power tools with PPE. Must pass background checks; wage is $20/hour DOE; 8-hour day shifts, Mon–Fri; EOE.

Qualifications

• E-Verify, Background check, drug screen, & physical are required.
• Experience in landscaping/construction is a plus.
• Experience in operating power equipment is a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares specific areas of the jobsite as assigned (digging trenches, clearing weeds, debris, etc.).
• General duties include landscaping, irrigation, maintenance, hydroseeding, vegetation removal and installations.
• Use of hand tools and small equipment as required.
• Operate line trimmer, hedger, weedwhacker, backpack sprayer, chainsaw, and other equipment as needed.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality completion of tasks; follow safety procedures.
• Report issues and equipment needs to the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Listening and following directions

Adaptability/Flexibility

Safety awareness

Tools

Power equipment operation

Job description

Job description

Natures Image is looking for a capable crew member/laborer to join our growing operations team. If you have a passion for helping the environment, this is the place for you!

THE POSITION

Landscaping Field Workers do physically demanding work and must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, endurance, and the ability to concentrate on their tasks while following all safety guidelines. Our crew members must understand and communicate information and direction. Crew Members are exposed to a variety of inclement weather conditions including heat and humidity. Reports to Crew Foreman.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY

• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include but not limited to digging trenches, clearing weeds, cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash.
• General duties performed include landscaping, irrigation, maintenance, hydroseeding, vegetation removal and installations.
• Use of hand tools and small equipment when required.
• Use of line trimmer, hedger, weedwhacker, backpack sprayer, chainsaw, and other equipment when required.
• Responsible for safe, efficient, and high-quality completion of tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Wears personal protective equipment at all times and follows all safety procedures at all times.
• Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level employee.
• Reports equipment in need of repair to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• E-Verify, Background check, drug screen, & physical
• Experience in landscaping/construction a plus.
• Experience in operating power equipment a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.

Physical Requirements

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of inclement weather conditions, including heat and humidity, and tolerate exposure to dust and noise.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces up to eight hours per day.
• Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Wage: $20 per hour. DOE.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran