Mowing Landscaping Crew Member

Dragonfly Pond Works; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing company in the environmental industry that offers year-round work and long-term career opportunities. This field-based position is integral to the execution of pond maintenance services, requiring hands-on skills and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions. With a commitment to quality and safety, you will assist in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and contribute to a team that values growth and ownership. If you thrive in an outdoor environment and are looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Referral Bonus

Protective Footwear Bonus

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Foreman with pond maintenance services.
• Mow and trim slopes and basins of ponds.
• Load and unload heavy equipment and materials.

Skills

Lake/Pond Maintenance

Landscaping

Commercial Mowing

Turf Management

Pesticide Application

Communication Skills

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!

Location: Triangle, NC, 27603

Pay: $17- $21 an hour- Full-time

Requirements

• Al 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.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Referral Bonus
• Protective Footwear Bonus
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

Potential Growth Path

• Crew Leader
• 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.