Landscaping
Monroe, VA - USA
Job Summary
Now hiring Landscapers in the Monroe area.
M-F 7AM-3:30PM
PAYRATE:$17.00-$18.00
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AVAILABLE!
The Landscaper I provide landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial commercial and public properties. This position performs basic tasks with supervision and supports the safe operation of commercial grade landscaping equipment as well as the upkeep of plant material and other landscaping elements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Cut turf using various sized power mowers trimming and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer and operating a gas-powered blower
Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit or to remove damaged branches
Plant and maintain flower beds
Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks flower beds trees buildings fences and other objects
Pick up trash and blow leaves and other organic debris on to the turf before mowing.
Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing.
Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe
Perform basic preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment
Properly remove trash dead plants and suckers from landscape
Maintain a polite friendly responsive demeanor with guests and customers
Report unsafe conditions to Crew Leader or Production Manager as appropriate
Education and Experience:
Enthusiastic and dependable.
Ability to safely work with equipment like power saws and cutters.
Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance operations/practices.
Physical Demands/Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch fertilizer etc.)
Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
Work outdoors in moderate to extreme heat in dry/humid near automotive traffic natural bodies of water fumes dust mechanical/electrical hazards and direct sunlight.
Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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About Company
Minutemen Staffing Services: contingent, temporary and long-term staffing for Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio