Landscape Laborer
4 months ago
Responsibilities:
- Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming lawns
- Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees
- Install and repair irrigation systems
- Dig trenches for landscape installations
- Assist in hardscape construction projects, such as building retaining walls or installing pavers
- Operate and maintain hand tools and power tools necessary for landscaping tasks
- Assist with tree care, including pruning and removal
- Obtains state operators license for Lawn fertilize and weed control
**Skills**:
- Mechanical knowledge to operate and maintain landscaping equipment
- Ability to irrigate plants and lawns effectively
- Proficiency in digging trenches for various landscape installations
- Familiarity with hand tools used in landscaping, such as shovels, rakes, and pruners
- Knowledge of lawn care techniques, including mowing, edging, and trimming
- Experience in landscape maintenance, including planting and maintaining flowers, shrubs, and trees
- Understanding of hardscape construction principles and ability to build structures like retaining walls or install pavers
- Competence in operating power tools commonly used in landscaping tasks
- Basic knowledge of tree care practices, including pruning and removal
Clean driving record required. Must be able to drive a truck and trailer.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Seasonal
Pay: $19.10 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week
**Benefits**:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
**Experience**:
- Lawn care: 1 year (preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Belvidere, NJ: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person