Landscaping Specialist
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Job SummarySavATree has partnered with STI Landscape Solutions Tree Inc. to bring on landscape technicians to apply knowledge of plants, trees, and grasses in installing, growing, pruning, and fertilizing shrubs, trees, and flowers. They also use knowledge of aesthetics to creatively design gardens,walkways, installation of walls, steps, sitting areas, and other functional aspects of outdoor areas. Duties can include making sure plants grow well in their assigned area as well as cleaning up debris around yards and other areas. Pay range is $17-$19/hr based on experience.Job DescriptionSavATree has partnered with STI Landscape Solutions and Sussex Tree Inc. to bring on a lead hardscaping technician to apply knowledge of all aspects of hardscape work. They will also use knowledge of aesthetics to creatively design walkways and driveways, installation of walls, steps, sitting areas, and other functional aspects of outdoor areas. Duties can include making sure proper base preparation, levels, drainage, and overall design and shape are followed within the area as well as cleaning up debris around yards and other areas.What a day is like: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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Requires frequent standing, kneeling, walking, pulling, reaching, stooping, and bending.Requires walking primarily on uneven turf or rocky areas while on job sites.May be exposed to moderate to loud work environments. These areas will require the use of personal protective equipment such as hearing protection.Will be exposed to dust, dyes, grease, odors, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions.Job requires ability to work with hand tools, small and large engine equipment, skid steers, loaders, vibratory tamps, concrete saws, and transit.Following a detailed work order to successful and accurate completion.Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Requires good manual dexterity.Excellent stamina is required.Work with and near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis.Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work.What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with:Driven individuals that take pride in a successfully completed job.The ability to run various types of equipment, who enjoys heavy lifting in various weather conditions.Successfully completed ICPI training with a heavy background in hardscape work or equivalent experience.3-5 years of hands-on experience in hardscaping.Must be able to operate equipment safely.The responsibility and independence to work autonomously.Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills to understand and meet client needs.Valid driver's license.Valid DOT medical card.Equal Opportunity EmployerSavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr