Lead Technician - Construction & Landscaping

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Job Title: Lead Technician - Construction & Landscaping (Full-Time)

Company: The client is Washington DC’s One-Stop Shop for Outdoor Design, Maintenance and Installation.

Type of Employment: At-Will Employment

Job Description:

As a Lead Technician - Construction & Landscaping for our client, you will work on-site as a member of our crew to complete landscaping projects. We complete a wide range of projects including mowing/edging, weeding, trimming/pruning, turf/plant care, installing vegetation, retaining walls, hardscapes, fencing and many other types of projects.

You will learn/gain experience in a number of areas that you may not currently have experience in; however, it is expected that you have extensive experience/are an expert at mowing and edging lawns, and trimming/pruning vegetation (shrubs, trees, grasses, etc)

What You Will Do

Primarily

• Independently complete mowing/edging projects - with the ability to protect plant health and deliver aesthetically pleasing results.
• Independently complete trimming/pruning projects - with the ability to protect plant health and deliver aesthetically pleasing results.

Additionally

• Assist supervisor to complete a wide range of low-risk outdoor installation projects, including mowing/edging, trimming/pruning, weeding, mulching, concrete installation, hardscape, carpentry, sod, irrigation, lighting and vegetation installation, snow/leaf removal, and more.
• Operate manual tools and power tools
• Report concerns or unsafe conditions to the supervisor
• Complete work correctly, so as to avoid re-work
• Responsible for returning equipment in working condition
• Politely engage with community stakeholders
• Leave job site in clean condition
• Assist operations team as necessary

About Our Culture

• Love of Landscaping - passionate about creating and maintaining functional landscapes and building quality structures. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• All Hands-On Deck Approach - tackle challenges as a cohesive unit
• Pride in Work - approach each task as though working on your own home/property
• Great Communication - many factors affect our work - including weather, traffic, and others - inform the appropriate stakeholders in a clear, timely manner and we’ll adjust and move forward accordingly.

Perks

• Fantastic opportunity to grow with the team; help to shape your city
• Receive on the job training from professionals
• Build relationships with community
• Work outdoors
• Sharp, motivated co-workers
• Potential to earn bonuses and profit sharing through excellent, consistent performance

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of landscaping experience - including retaining walls, masonry and concrete
• Demonstrated leadership of leading initiatives and projects at your organization.
• All-hands-on-deck approach.
• Professional communication

Compensation & Schedule

Salary: $27-35/hour

Weekly Hours: 40 hours a week

Schedule: Monday to Sunday (Flexible)

Work Location: Multiple locations (primarily DC). Primary meet up location is located 4 blocks from NoMA metro station

Payout Schedule: Weekly on Fridays

Our Three-Step Interview Process:

1. Apply with a subject of “Landscape Technician (Full-Time)”):

In this email, include one or more of the following

• a portfolio of projects you have worked on and/or references
• your resume
• cover letter

2. Schedule and Complete a Phone Interview (10-15 minutes)

3. Complete a Trial Day of Work (start as soon as this week)

Work alongside the owner for a day, so that both yourself and client get an idea if we are a good fit for each other.

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person