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Landscape Maintenance Crew Member

Summary

Maas Verde's Maintenance division is growing, and we want candidates to know that this is not just an entry-level position -- this is a path toward a career in ecologically sustainable landscaping with an entire career path available within the company's Maintenance Division!

The Landscape Maintenance Crew Member is an entry-level crew member in Maas Verde's Maintenance Division responsible for working with other team members on regular maintenance visits which will include, but will not be limited to, the following : invasive species and weed removal by hand, seasonal cleanups, and sometimes small installation projects for existing and new maintenance clients.

Candidates with experience working with native plants and/or sustainable, ecologically friendly landscaping are strongly encouraged to apply - anyone with a willingness to learn about this beautiful and interesting branch of our native environment are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Experienced in lifting heavy objects, using hand tools, constantly kneeling, crouching, squatting, pushing, pulling, and walking

Experienced in planting small, medium, and large plants including groundcover, shrubs, and small trees

Experienced in trimming and removing weeds, dead plants and trees, and other general landscaping maintenance duties

Experienced in invasive grass and plant management through trimming, pruning, removal, and herbicide application

Experienced in operating hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery to effectively complete a given task

Experienced in working in a team to move large quantities of different landscaping materials around the job site

Experienced in working on irrigation systems under the supervision of a licensed irrigator will also be valued

Qualifications

Non-Negotiable for ALL Positions:

Authorized to work in the US and able to provide proof

Punctuality and consistency are both critical values of the Maas Verde Maintenance Division - our clients have us at their homes, and it's very important that the successful candidate is punctual, works with integrity and is able to provide a consistent presence to our regular maintenance clients and their colleagues

NO SMOKING on client's property or while actively touching/installing plant material

Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background and MVR check

Must have Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record and reliable transportation

All field employees must complete First Aid/CPR and OSHA 10 courses upon hire, or submit current proof of certification within the first 90-days of employment

Ability to lift, move, and maneuver heavy objects.

Ability to follow instructions

Education/Experience:

Level of Education: High School Graduate or GED
1-3 years' experience in any of the following: landscaping, groundskeeping, arborist work, or irrigation.

Work Environment:

Outdoor work environment while performing the duties of this job, the Landscape Maintenance Crew Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

Posted Online 1 week ago

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