Seasonal Landscaper

Action Company LLC; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A seasonal landscaping firm is seeking a landscaper to assist in various landscape construction projects. Responsibilities include hardscape and softscape construction, planting, lawn maintenance, and tool safety inspections. Candidates should have experience with power tools, physical stamina, and effective communication skills. A valid driver's license is required. This role offers an opportunity to engage with nature and develop skills in landscape management.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in hardscape landscaping projects.
• Competent in the use of power tools.
• Physically fit with strong stamina.
• Excellent observation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hardscape and softscape landscape construction.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Construct rock gardens, decks, and ornamental ponds.
• Plant trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Weed, prune, and maintain landscapes.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of tools and equipment.
• Communicate with customers politely.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Excellent problem-solving skills

Responsibility

Dependability

Integrity

Ability to lift a minimum of 50+lbs repeatedly

Ability to work outdoors in various conditions

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Action Company LLC is looking for a seasonal landscaper to carry out a variety of job tasks (including physical labor) in order to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. Job responsibilities also include utilizing various hand tools, power tools, and equipment to carry out specified job duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for hardscape and softscape landscape construction.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to assist with landscape constructions.
• Construct rock gardens, decks, fieldstone paths, stone garden walls, fences, ornamental ponds, fountains, and waterfalls, retaining walls, and interlocking brick.
• Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants.
• Apply fertilizers, cut grass, and water lawns and gardens.
• Cart and spread topsoil and other required materials.
• Lay sod or seed; grading (soil); and tree staking.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and other necessary equipment to complete job tasks.
• Perform lawn maintenance using lawnmowers, tractor mowers, trimmers, and weed eaters.
• Move and transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and manual lifting.
• Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments, shop, and equipment.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of tools and equipment.
• Follow direction from the foreman.
• Complete daily paperwork tracking job time and material costs.
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner.

Education & Experience

• Preferred experience in hardscape landscaping projects
• Competent in the use of power tools
• Basic measurement and calculation skills
• Physically fit with strong stamina.
• Ability to follow safe working procedures.
• Excellent observation skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and part of a team.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills & Qualifications

• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Responsibility
• Dependability
• Integrity
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50+lbs repeatedly through an entire work shift.
• Ability to work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold.