Location: Huntsville,AL, USA
This is an entry-level position for landscape maintenance; daily tasks are mowing, trimming, edging, and weeding properties
Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities:
* General knowledge of landscape maintenance
* Basic knowledge and skills with hand and power equipment used in basic landscape maintenance (mowers, string trimmers, pruners, etc)
* Ability to communicate effectively with others
* Ability to work effectively with strong, diverse personalities
* Strong conflict resolution skills
* Operation and Control of equipment
Landscape Maintenance Requirements:
* Maintain customer's landscapes including lawns and beds per foreman's/leads guidance
* Gather and remove litter
* Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning sheers, loppers, hedge trimmers, and other landscape maintenance equipment as needed
* Perform work requiring the use of hand tools, power tools, spray packs, and mowing equipment to complete assigned tasks
* Ensure company equipment is operated and maintained properly, including but not limited to initiating any action needed to remedy malfunctioning or unsafe equipment or report any issues to the foreman
* Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears or pruners
* General housekeeping of truck and trailer
* Adhere to uniform and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) guidelines
* Understand and comply with all company policies
* Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shift
* Perform other related duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
* 1 year of landscape maintenance experience; preferred
* A valid driver license is required for employment
* At least 18 years old
* No criminal record
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Able to lift up to 50 pounds, regularly
* Stand, walk, lift, and bend the entire shift (8-10 hours)
* Push/guide the mower throughout the day
* Climb/step in/out of truck bed
* Carry buckets or bags weighing between 10 and 50 pounds
* Maneuver on foot in all site conditions (muddy, rocky, slope, wet, etc)
Work Environment
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions (rain, sun, heat, cold, mud, dust)