Horticulture Crew Member

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview

The Horticulture Crew Member is an entry-level production role. The Crew Member spends most of the time in the field working with a 2-3 person crew under the direction of a Crew Leader.

Benefits

8 paid holidays and PTO package
Opportunities for advancement
On-the-job training provided
Learn new skills and cross-train with other departments
Support for getting your pesticide applicators commercial certification
90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
Uniforms and equipment provided
401(k) and Employee Assistance Program available to all employees
Medical Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) PTO and Employee Assistance Program available

Job Duties

Maintaining landscape beds by weeding watering and leaf blowing
Planting and maintaining seasonal color in beds and containers
Basic ornamental pruning and perennial care
Removing trash and debris
Installing exterior and interior seasonal holiday decor
Other duties may include raking insect control edging mulching etc.

Day-to-Day Stuff

Performing work requested by the supervisor in the timeframe requested to the level of professionalism expected by members of Team Perficut
Adhering to quality and safety standards
Demonstrating willingness to learn how to operate equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks
Evaluating and reporting conditions that detract from the safety or aesthetic value of the property
Communicating effectively with supervisor crew leader and crew members
Accurately recording hours worked on a daily basis in accordance with expectations
Meeting deadlines and following instructions and expectations expressed by supervisor or crew leader
Other duties as assigned

Characteristics Needed to Succeed

Valid drivers license with eligibility to be added to Companys auto insurance preferred
Obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification 3OT within 90 days of hire
Positive attitude and desire to make corporate sites beautiful
Ability to understand and follow verbal or written instructions
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and with a team
Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed including some weekends
Reliability. We need you to come to work on time every day.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a crew member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the crew member is regularly required to:

Lift and carry weights ranging from 0 to 25 pounds with frequency
Occasional lifting and carrying weights ranging from 26 to 60 pounds.
Frequent bending kneeling crouching and stooping
Frequent standing
Frequent walking throughout required work areas
Frequent repetitive hand movements/grasping
Occasional operation of equipment
Occasional sitting climbing and reaching above shoulder height
Good vision corrected to normal
Good hearing corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand required information and to perform job duties
Demonstrated ability to process and follow instructions
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team
Ability to learn how to use tools and equipment meeting operational safety standards
Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions
Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee will be expected to work outside in all types of weather conditions; conditions include occasional extreme heat exposure due to natural climate. The noise level in each work environment will vary and could sporadically be loud.

The Perficut Way

At Perficut your success is our success and we are committed to your development. If you want to be a part of the greatest site management company in America with the opportunity to make a difference this is the place for you! Our dedicated team of inspired individuals makes working here a great career experience where yourideas and efforts count towards endless opportunities.

Interested Great Simply click on the Apply for this Job link and take steps to change your tomorrow!

Pre-Employment Lift Test & Drug Screen Required

Proof of employment eligibility is required

Perficut is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

Position OverviewThe Horticulture Crew Member is an entry-level production role. The Crew Member spends most of the time in the field working with a 2-3 person crew under the direction of a Crew Leader.Benefits8 paid holidays and PTO packageOpportunities for advancementOn-the-job training providedLe...