Landscaping Technician

AMERICAN LANDSCAPING PARTNERS SERVICES; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN LANDSCAPING PARTNERS SERVICES is seeking a landscape assistant to support day-to-day construction and maintenance operations. You will complete lawn and plant care tasks, operate equipment safely, follow project plans, and help ensure installations meet company standards.

The role requires the ability to work in a team, manage multiple priorities, and perform tasks safely in outdoor conditions with extended hours during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year landscape industry experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in day-to-day construction and maintenance operations.
• Completes lawn and plant care tasks (mowing, edging, weeding, mulching).
• Operates landscaping equipment safely and in accordance with standards.
• Follows project plans, material lists, and guidelines.
• Maintains clean and safe work site and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-first

Prioritization

Job description

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Assists in the day-to-day activities of the construction and maintenance operations by completing assigned tasks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes lawn and plant care tasks, including mowing, edging, weeding, and mulching
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently, thoroughly, and in accordance with company production rates and requirements
• Operates all landscaping equipment in accordance with manufacturer and safety standards
• Uses basic tools safely and properly, including but not limited to, shovels, grading rakes, spades, grub hoes, and wheelbarrows
• Follows all project plans, material lists, and/or guidelines
• Ensures installation of all lawns, plants, and masonry align with company standards
• Maintains a clean and safe work site including proper maintenance and care of all company equipment
• Works in a safe manner and reports any/all unsafe conditions to Crew Leader and/or Maintenance/Construction Operations Manager
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Position may perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year landscape industry experience preferred, not required

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to perform all aspects of landscape tasks in a safe manner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT STATUS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoor conditions
• Extended work hours during peak seasons
• Requires substantial physical activity performing strenuous activities of a productive and technical nature; regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions of extreme heat and extreme cold; consistent exposure to loud noise; potential exposure to air pollution, allergens, dust, pollen, insects, and other potentially harmful naturally occurring hazards; continuous exposure to moving mechanical parts and sharp objects