Maintenance Crew Member

Sexton Lawn and Landscape; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sexton Lawn and Landscape in Foley, AL is seeking a landscape assistant to support daily construction and maintenance tasks. You will mow, edge, weed, mulch, and operate basic lawn equipment while following project plans and safety rules.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safe work practices, and the ability to handle multiple priorities during peak seasons. Extended hours and outdoor work in varying weather are common, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year landscape industry experience preferred, not required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow safety guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Completes lawn and plant care tasks, including mowing, edging, weeding, and mulching.
• Operates landscaping equipment in accordance with safety standards.
• Follows project plans and material lists to ensure correct installation.
• Maintains safe, clean work sites and reports unsafe conditions.
• Works to align lawns, plants, and masonry with company standards.
• Position may perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Equipment operation

Job description

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

Requirements

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

• 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