Landscape Mechanic
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Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Summary Details:
A Landscape Technician maintains and enhances outdoor spaces by performing tasks like mowing planting pruning and fertilizing while also potentially installing hardscapes (walkways walls) and irrigation operating various power equipment identifying plant issues and adhering to design plans for residential commercial or public properties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintenance:Mowing trimming edging weeding mulching watering fertilizing and raking.
- Horticulture:Planting transplanting pruning trees shrubs and flowers; identifying and treating pests diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
- Installation:Installing new plants soil preparation constructing walkways walls and potentially sprinkler systems.
- Equipment Operation:Safely operating mowers trimmers tillers spreaders and other hand/power tools; potentially large machinery like tractors or skid steers.
- Design & Planning:Following or assisting with landscape designs preparing site plans and managing project schedules and budgets.
- Hardscapes:Building patios retaining walls and other structures.
- Winter Tasks:Snow removal ice control and holiday lighting installation.
- Record Keeping:Maintaining logs inventories and maintenance schedules.
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABMs benefits visitABM Employee Benefits Front Line Team Members (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)
Basic Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Experience Required
Must have a valid Drivers License
No high school diploma GED or college degree required
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year experience preferred
Responsibilities:
Maintain property grounds
Ensure proper maintenance of mowers blowers and sprinkler systems
Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal pruning shrubs and trees fertilizing lawn care and watering
Remove litter and emptying trash cans
Clean roads parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic
Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks
Remove ice and snow from walks roads and lots including the application of ice melter and road sand
Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture
Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings
Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend any necessary changes to leader
Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects
Clean spills as needed including body fluids
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 11B 12T 88M BU 1341 3E2X1
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