Landscape Maintenance Worker

Job summary

Join Reynolds Lake Oconee as a Landscape Maintenance Worker responsible for maintaining ornamental plantings and installing plant materials. This entry-level position requires physical labor in varying weather conditions and offers opportunities to learn about equipment operation. Candidates should have previous landscape experience and be committed to safety.

Role details

Role

Full-time

Industry

Landscape Maintenance

Employment

Fulltime

Experience

1 Years +

Responsibilities

• maintenance on all ornamental plantings
• installation of plant material
• spray/record all chemicals
• maintain mulch/pine straw areas
• operate small and construction equipment
• supervise crew as required
• work some weekends

Requirements

• previous experience in landscape maintenance or installation required
• knowledge of plant material
• physically able to bend, stretch, and lift up to 50 lbs
• must be able to stand on feet for extended periods
• must be able to perform outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions

Key skills

Full job description

Duties \& Responsibilities:
Maintenance on all ornamental plantings, ex: fertilizing, watering and pruning
Installation of plant material
Spray/record all chemicals
Maintain mulch/pine straw areas
Operates small equipment
Operates construction equipment (ex: loader/backhoe)
Supervise crew as required
Works some weekends
Safety Requirements:
Performs job responsibilities and operates equipment according to the company safety and training programs.
Uses personal protective equipment as trained and required.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Reports safety or hazard concerns to management.
Reports any on the job injury to management.
Takes personal responsibility for safety every day.
Qualifications:
Previous experience in landscape maintenance or landscape installation required
Knowledge of plant material
Physically able to bend, stretch, and lift up to lbs.
Must be able to stand on feet for extended periods
Must be able to perform outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions.
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Skills
Required Vehicle/Machine Operation
On Time to Work
Energetic
Multitasking
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Behaviors
Required Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Motivations
Preferred Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
* Self\-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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