Lawn Maintenance Technician - West side (1.3)

Job Description

Job DescriptionTitle: Lawn Maintenance TechnicianType: Temp to HirePay: $18-$20/ hr. depending upon experienceSchedule: 7am-4pm, Monday – Friday; can vary based on seasonal weather conditionsLocation: Cleveland West Side SuburbsPosition Summary
The LM Technician is responsible for performing highly physical tasks on our landscape maintenance team. This position operates a variety of hand and power tools, clean and prepare sites, trim natural environments, dig trenches, clean up debris, and remove waste material. The LM Technician may assist other craft workers and Crew Leaders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing landscape, maintenance, and/or construction tasks on outdoor projects and worksites as assigned by management personnel.
• Maintaining a clean worksite; picking up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Comply and ensure proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, bring problems to the attention of co-workers and Foremen.
• Hands-on work required with team members to complete projects, including loading trucks, hauling materials, and operating landscape equipment and machinery.
• Perform opening and closing duties.
• Participate on the Snow Operations team as needed. Often requires hours outside of normal schedule.
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned, including but not limited to performing light maintenance on assigned equipment, record keeping of inventory, or maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in landscape maintenance work.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Understand proper equipment and tools safety.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• A bilingual candidate is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentWork Environment: Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level is often loud.Physical Demands: Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. Must be able to see near and far and have strong peripheral vision and focus. Excellent stamina is required.