Landscape Maintenance Technician

Waimea, HI - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 38

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Landscape Maintenance Technician with QE Solar you will be responsible for ensuring the upkeep of a utility-scale 500-acre Solar Plant Site this role you will perform a variety of tasks which may include a combination of the following: mowing trimming gathering and removing dead vegetation. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a competent knowledge of the use and safety procedures for medium or heavy land management equipment such as mowers tractors towing and trailers as well as the use of hand tools such as shovels rakes pruning saws saws hedge or brush trimmers or axes.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain 500 acres of land.
Greenskeeping - Ensuring Shrub upkeep perimeter management erosion management accessible pathways etc.
Pest control (Beehives etc.)
Prevention of animal intrusion (Deer Gopher damage etc.)
Landscape assessment and inspection of grounds from soil erosion & runoff management
Ensuring Site is secure at all times.
Taking full ownership of land at all times

Knowledge

Servicing repairing adjusting and testing machines devices moving parts and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Maintain or repair tools equipment or structures such as buildings greenhouses fences or benches using hand or power tools.
Inspecting equipment structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Evaluate reports or designs to determine work needs.
Knowledge of erosion and runoff management proposing drainage solutions and implementing fixes to maintain the integrity of the land surrounding the solar panel site
Mowers Tractors Hand Tools Safety Procedures & Work Gear (Personal Protective Equipment PPE)
Landscaping Management. Mechanical knowledge

Skills

Care for established lawns by mulching aerating weeding grubbing removing thatch or trimming or edging around fencing walks or walls.
Mow or edge lawns using power mowers or edgers.
Rake mulch and compost leaves. Trim trees or other vegetation.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers herbicides or insecticides onto grass shrubs or trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Dispose of trash or waste materials.
Operate grounds maintenance equipment.
Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
Clean facilities or sites.
Remove debris from work sites.
Install fencing or other barriers.
Provide information about landscaping services or costs.

Abilities

Physical Abilities and Working Condition Abilities are Required for this role
Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to work in all outdoor weather conditions
Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling materials.

Working Conditions

Outdoors Exposed to Weather & Regional Temperatures and Conditions
Sounds and Noise Levels
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn daily such as safety boots glasses gloves hearing protections hard hat etc.

Required Education

High School or Technical School Degree Or equivalent combination of education and experience; Veterans or military experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Required Experience

3-5 years of commercial vegetation management. 1-3 years mechanical background.
Preferred Experience Utility site vegetation management
Required Certifications Licensures Etc. CDL License. OSHA 10 Certification.
Experience working with Ventrac Tractors and/or Altoz
*Willingness to obtain certifications*

QE Solar offers incredible benefits! We enjoy:

100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health Dental Vision FSA or HSA
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships classes tech vacations tickets and more
Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs
Learning & Development Opportunities
Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

Workplace Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Waimea HI United States

Statement to all Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations:
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Required Experience:

Monitor and maintain 500 acres of land.
Greenskeeping - Ensuring Shrub upkeep perimeter management erosion management accessible pathways etc.
Pest control (Beehives etc.)
Prevention of animal intrusion (Deer Gopher damage etc.)
Landscape assessment and inspection of grounds from soil erosion & runoff management
Ensuring Site is secure at all times.
Taking full ownership of land at all times