Mowing Crew Member

Perficut Companies, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training provided

Uniforms and equipment provided

Paid holidays and PTO package

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Perficut Companies, Inc. seeks a Mowing Crew Member for full-time duties in the mowing department. The role involves field work with a crew under a Crew Leader, including mowing, trimming, edging, and basic equipment operation.

The position emphasizes safety, punctuality, and teamwork, with on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement. Includes benefits such as insurance, PTO, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to be added to the company’s auto insurance policy.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Mowing experience preferred.
• Ability to acquire pesticide applicator’s commercial certification within 45 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to process and follow instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team.
• Ability to learn how to use tools and equipment meeting operational safety standards.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions.
• Regular and prompt attendance required.
• Ability to work extended or alternate hours (nights and weekends) due to clients’ needs.
• Must be available for extended hours during snow events, mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

• Primary duties include mowing, trimming, edging turf areas and blowing off hard surfaces/structures.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn how to operate equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks. This is an introduction to crew-specific equipment.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and crew mates.
• Accurately record hours worked.
• Winter snow/ice removal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mowing experience

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Pesticide applicator’s certification within 45 days

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Position Overview

The Mowing Crew Member is a full-time, production role in the Mowing department. The Crew Member spends most of the time in the field working with a crew under the direction of a Crew Leader.

• On-the-job training provided
• Opportunities for advancement
• Support for getting your pesticide applicator’s commercial certification
• 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Paid holidays and PTO package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program available
• Primary duties include mowing, trimming, edging turf areas and blowing off hard surfaces/structures
• Adhere to quality and safety standards
• Demonstrate willingness to learn how to operate equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks. This is an introduction to crew-specific equipment.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and crew mates
• Accurately record hours worked
• Winter snow/ice removal
• Other duties as assigned

Position Overview

The Mowing Crew Member is a full-time, production role in the Mowing department. The Crew Member spends most of the time in the field working with a crew under the direction of a Crew Leader.

Benefits

• On-the-job training provided
• Opportunities for advancement
• Support for getting your pesticide applicator’s commercial certification
• 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Paid holidays and PTO package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program available

Day-to-Day Stuff

• Primary duties include mowing, trimming, edging turf areas and blowing off hard surfaces/structures
• Adhere to quality and safety standards
• Demonstrate willingness to learn how to operate equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks. This is an introduction to crew-specific equipment.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and crew mates
• Accurately record hours worked
• Winter snow/ice removal
• Other duties as assigned

Characteristics Needed to Succeed

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be added to the company’s auto insurance policy
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Mowing experience preferred
• Ability to acquire pesticide applicator’s commercial certification within 45 days of hire
• Demonstrated ability to process and follow instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team
• Ability to learn how to use tools and equipment meeting operational safety standards
• Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions
• Regular and prompt attendance required
• Ability to work extended or alternate hours (nights and weekends) due to clients’ needs
• Must be available for extended hours during snow events, mandatory overtime

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day with the a bility to be mobile throughout required work areas.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs. The employee will be required to generate up to 75 lbs of push/pull force when maneuvering various equipment/supplies.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work outside in all types of weather conditions; conditions include occasional extreme heat exposure due to natural climate. The noise level in the work environment can be loud; vibration levels are moderate.

The Perficut Way…

At Perficut, your success is our success, and we are committed to your development. If you want to be a part of the greatest site management company in America with the opportunity to make a difference, this is the place for you! Our dedicated team of inspired individuals makes working here a great career experience, where your ideas and efforts count towards endless opportunities.

Pre-Employment Lift Test & Drug Screen Required

Proof of employment eligibility is required

Perficut is an Equal-Opportunity Employer