Lawn Mowing Technician

Job Description

Job Description
Job SummaryA Lawn Mowing Technician performs services such as lawn mowing, clean-ups, mulching, trimming, landscape maintenance, pruning, trimming, leaf clean-ups, and similar tasks. Our Lawn and Landscape Technicians work in a crew of up to 5 persons. Our ideal candidates will align with our core values which are, integrity, quality workmanship, pride in a job well done, always growing, and team players.

Job Details:

• The salary starts at $19.00 per hour; a higher pay rate may be available if you have industry experience, a drivers license, or industry related certifications(Pesticide Applicators License, Tree Trimming License, ISA Arborist Certification, PLT, etc)
• We work Monday-Friday starting at 7:30am (length of day varies based on the weather & job)
• The typical workweek is 40-50 hours, with overtime paid after 40 hours per week.
• There is a potential for weekend / holiday work during poor weather.

Responsibilities:

• Mowing lawns
• Operating a backpack blower
• Operating a string trimmer
• Operating a stick edger
• Help your Team Leader complete the assigned tasks for the day
• A willingness to fill in where needed as roles can change with the seasons
• Interact with customers in a professional and friendly manner

Requirements:

• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to actively work on feet for the entire day
• Ability to remain positive & professional, even at the end of a long day
• Availability that allows working long days during peak season
• To be qualified to drive, you must have a valid driver's license as well as complete our driver's qualification course (Pass a DOT physical with a drug test, exhibit safe vehicle handling skills while towing trailers or driving)
• Past experience as a landscaper/groundskeeper preferred but not necessary
• Experienced in the use of hand-held power tools
• Must be able to climb hills, stairs, comfortably lift 50+ pounds repetitively, and work on your feet for long periods of time
• Willing to work in all weather elements

How will my rate of pay be determined?

Each job category has a range of pay associated with it.

• Years of proven experience for the job you are applying for
• If you qualify and meet our insurance requirements to drive our vehicles
• Your knowledge and ability to operate equipment classes (Lawn Mower, Truck, Skid Steer, Wheel Loader, etc)
• If you have special licensing, such as a Pesticide Applicators License, Tree Trimming License, ISA Arborist Certification, PLT, etc
• References of direct supervisors impact the rate of pay of new hires
• Experience in management or leadership
• If you are bilingual
• Managers can match the pay rate of a recruited team member from a competitor