Mowing Technician

A Hiring Company

Evington (VA)

On-site

USD 19,286 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Higher than average industry pay

Outstanding benefits package

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Job summary

A leading company in landscape design and maintenance is seeking a Mowing Technician to assist with mowing operations and maintain high-quality lawns. The role offers potential for growth, an emphasis on teamwork, and competitive hourly pay within a supportive work environment, ideal for those looking to develop their horticultural skills.

Qualifications

1 year of landscape maintenance experience required.
Driver's License required.
Certifications in First Aid and CPR within one year.

Responsibilities

Perform mowing operations daily ensuring lawns are in mint condition.
Operate small and medium duty equipment including mowers and trimmers.
Assist Team Leader in job planning and organize paperwork.

Skills

Basic horticultural knowledge

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Job description

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For 27 years, Southern Landscape Group has been Central Virginia's premier landscape design/build and maintenance firm. With a focus on high-end residential and commercial properties, we deliver unparalleled experiences and service to our clients daily.

At Southern, it all starts with our team! We realize that we are only as good as the people we have representing our brand; therefore, our emphasis is on finding, retaining, and training the highest quality people! Our mission is to support and grow our teams so we can make our clients' lives better. Our modern fleet of equipment & trucks, modern facility & technology, and focus on safety make working here a mutually beneficial experience.

Culture focused on trust, growth, and professionalism in a team environment
Team members treated with respect and outfitted for success
Higher than average industry pay
Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, and 401K w/ company match
Paid time off
Quarterly bonus opportunities

Position Overview:

The Mowing Technician is a team member working under the direction of the Team Leader. The primary function of the Mowing Technician is to assist the Team Leader in mowing operations. The Mowing Technician is able to operate a variety of equipment and has basic horticultural knowledge.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs mowing operations on a daily basis ensuring lawns are kept in mint condition.
Performs weeding operations while on-site of unsightly weeds and makes recommendations to Team Leader about problems needing attention.
Operates small and medium duty equipment including: zero-turn mower, push mower, trimmer, blower, edger, weed-eater, backpack sprayer, bed edger, etc.
Operates automatic and stick-shift vehicles as well as commercial trucks and truck and trailer combinations.
Assists team leader with the planning and organizing of each job.
Assists the team leader by providing a walk-through at the job's completion.
Assists the team leader in completing the necessary paperwork including timesheets, work orders, change orders, material requisitions, and client service tickets
Maintains a clean, safe and efficient work-site and ensures equipment is properly maintained.
Assists in the daily maintenance activities if the team leader is absent, communicating to the team leader status and client requests.
Maintains assigned equipment and notifies Team Leader of needed repairs
Assists with snow removal operations in the winter months.
Works as a team member as needed throughout Southern Landscape Group

Individual has the opportunity to earn more as more knowledge and experience is acquired.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The majority of the time (greater than 80%) will be spent in an outdoor environment, with limited ability to control noise, airborne contaminants and temperature. Be able to lift regularly 80 pounds.

The employee is expected to work the assigned hours at Southern Landscape Group from Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed. The work hours required of this position may be long when extended schedules are necessary. This is an hourly wage position with a normally expected work week of 40-50 hours, but the person in this position is expected to work those hours needed to successfully satisfy the responsibilities and duties of the position

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The employee will work closely with members of the team, team leaders, group leaders, and clients.

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Description:

About Us:

Benefits:

Culture focused on trust, growth, and professionalism in a team environment
Team members treated with respect and outfitted for success
Higher than average industry pay
Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, and 401K w/ company match
Paid time off
Quarterly bonus opportunities

Position Overview:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs mowing operations on a daily basis ensuring lawns are kept in mint condition.
Performs weeding operations while on-site of unsightly weeds and makes recommendations to Team Leader about problems needing attention.
Operates small and medium duty equipment including: zero-turn mower, push mower, trimmer, blower, edger, weed-eater, backpack sprayer, bed edger, etc.
Operates automatic and stick-shift vehicles as well as commercial trucks and truck and trailer combinations.
Assists team leader with the planning and organizing of each job.
Assists the team leader by providing a walk-through at the job's completion.
Assists the team leader in completing the necessary paperwork including timesheets, work orders, change orders, material requisitions, and client service tickets
Maintains a clean, safe and efficient work-site and ensures equipment is properly maintained.
Assists in the daily maintenance activities if the team leader is absent, communicating to the team leader status and client requests.
Maintains assigned equipment and notifies Team Leader of needed repairs
Assists with snow removal operations in the winter months.
Works as a team member as needed throughout Southern Landscape Group

Individual has the opportunity to earn more as more knowledge and experience is acquired.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The majority of the time (greater than 80%) will be spent in an outdoor environment, with limited ability to control noise, airborne contaminants and temperature. Be able to lift regularly 80 pounds.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The employee will work closely with members of the team, team leaders, group leaders, and clients.

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Requirements:

CERTIFICATIONS

This position requires that the individual be actively working on the following certifications within one year:
First/Aid and CPR
VDACS registered technician license

Experience:

Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Southern Landscape Group, Inc. does not guarantee that a position will be available at the time of submission. The submission of a resume or information expressing interest in working at Southern Landscape Group, Inc. does not obligate the company in an way and does not guarantee employment. Any false statements or omissions of information submitted from this site may lead to denial of employment or dismissal, if you are hired.

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