landscapeing
outdoors
we are looking for individuals who prefer to be outside and get their hands dirty! Previous experience working with a landscaping crew is preferred.
Job Responsibilities
- Care for lawns and plants using a variety of tools, including rakes, saws, shovels, trimmers, axes and pruning saws, to ensure they remain aesthetically pleasing.
- Mow the grass using edgers and mowers, keeping it at an optimal height.
- Keep plants and flowers healthy by pruning and trimming trees and shrubs and weeding, mulching and aerating.
- Plant new grass and foliage following planned designs to create the yard as prescribed by the client and/or landscape designer.
- Fertilize the lawns and plants and apply any herbicides or pesticides to keep the foliage healthy and thriving.
- Monitor the sprinkler system to ensure it regularly waters the lawns and reset it as necessary, as well as water by hand when needed to maintain the health of the plants.
- Keep flower beds and garden areas clean by picking up any dead branches and flowers as well as trimming or picking the plants as needed.
- Assist in placing decorative rocks, stones, statues and other items around the lawn to facilitate the completion of the overall aesthetic look.
- Detail orientated
- ability to work in the heat
- previous experience with mowers and weedeaters
- reliable transportation
- occasional weekend work