Landscaping Specialist

JES Holdings, LLC; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Services Group in Columbia, MO, seeks a Landscape Technician/Specialist to manage grounds and landscape for multi-family communities. The role includes mowing, mulching, weeding, trimming hedges, and maintaining equipment while ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

Travel within the Columbia region is required and some overnight stays may occur. A HS diploma and knowledge of herbicide/pesticide use are preferred; a degree in horticulture is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or Landscape Maintenance is a plus.
• Experience operating lawn care equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage grounds, horticulture and landscape for multi-family communities.
• Care for lawns and beds; mulch, weed, trim around flower beds and paths.
• Apply herbicides/pesticides to control weeds and diseases per safety guidelines.
• Operate hand and power tools; maintain tools and equipment.
• Coordinate with supervisor and report site conditions and needs.

Skills

Lawn care

Herbicide application

Client communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or related

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Job description

LOCATION: Columbia, MO.

TITLE: Landscape Technician/Specialist

COMPANY: Metro Services Group

LOCATION: Columbia, MO.

This role involves travel throughout the Columbia region and other parts of Missouri. Some overnight travel may be required.

Metro Services Groups is a comprehensive improvement services company that has successfully completed a wide-range of projects for over 25 years. Our experienced team of in-house contractors work with commercial and residential customers to develop and implement long-term solutions tailored to their specific needs and budget and protect your investments for years to come. We consider our employees an investment, and every in-house contractor receives up-to-date training and often completes extra certifications in their area of expertise.

For more information, please visit WWW.METROSERVICESGROUPS.COM

This position is responsible for managing the grounds, horticulture and landscape of various multi-family communities.

Essential Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Cares for established lawns and beds by mulching, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Possesses general knowledge and experience in applying herbicide and pesticide chemicals to grounds, trees, bushes, and shrubs in order to control weeds and plant diseases.
• Assist with gathering and removing litter from grounds.
• Experience in operating appropriate hand and power tools including but not limited to shovels, rakes, saws, gas blowers, trimmers, and knowledge in shaping hedges to desired design.
• Addresses questions or concerns with the clients if approached. Communicates customer’s questions immediately with the supervisor.
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs tools and equipment as necessary.
• Communicates and works in conjunction with Supervisor by completing and submitting job site reports on property and equipment.
• Adheres to company’s employee manual & safety procedures as required from all employees. Demonstrates proper use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment and practices of the crew.
• Travels to, and participate in, both regional and corporate training and/or conferences as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture Science or Landscape Maintenance, a plus.
• Prior experience operating all lawn care equipment preferred.
• Able to provide independent transportation to company owned locations within the Columbia area and able legally operate a registered and properly insured vehicle

Benefits

Metro Services Groups works to continually invest in our employees and provide a competitive workspace that leads to a thriving career, imparts a strong company culture based on our core values and provides the benefits that matter most to our employees.