Mowing Landscaping Crew Member

Dragonfly Pond Works; Altamonte Springs (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a fast-growing company in the environmental sector! Join a dedicated team focused on lake and pond maintenance, landscaping, and turf management. This entry-level position offers year-round work with the potential for long-term career growth. As part of a dynamic and supportive environment, you'll engage in hands-on tasks such as mowing, invasive plant removal, and equipment maintenance. If you are passionate about the outdoors and eager to contribute to environmental stewardship, this role is perfect for you! Embrace the chance to grow in your career while making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in lake/pond maintenance and landscaping.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Foreman with pond maintenance and mowing tasks.
• Remove invasive plants and maintain equipment.

Skills

Lake/Pond Maintenance

Landscaping

Commercial Mowing

Turf Management

Pesticide Application

Communication Skills

Safety Practices

Tools

Mowers

Edgers

String Trimmers

Chain Saws

Backpack Blowers

Sprayers

Hand Tools

Job description

Do you thrive in an outdoor work environment and want to be part of an exciting environmental industry? Dragonfly Pond Works is a fast-growing company, offering year-round work, and provides long-term career opportunities. Join our "swarm" today!

Requirements

• At least 1+ year of background and formal experience in lake/pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, turf management, pesticide application
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Ability to walk on steep slopes for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.
• Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment.
• Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others.
• Must comply with Dragonfly's policies and procedures.
• Possesses core values compatible with those of Dragonfly Pond Works (Quality Focus, Take Ownership, Growth Oriented)

Key Responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the Crew Lead, this is a field-based position and functions as an integral component to the smooth and profitable execution of work in the field. While each project is different, the technician's responsibilities encompass the following:

• Assist Foreman on all aspects of pond maintenance services.
• Mowing/string trimming slopes and basins of ponds
• Selective removal of invasive plants around ponds
• Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
• Collection of company owned equipment and tools at the end of the day.
• May be asked to help in other divisions such as inspection repair as needed.

Safe operation and maintenance of the following equipment:

• Mowers - Stand on, walk behind, Ventrac.
• Edgers, string trimmers and chain saws
• Backpack blowers and sprayers
• Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools.

Potential Growth Path

• Operations Manager

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing