at Sullivan's Landscaping and Maintenance in Milford, Delaware, United States
Job Description
CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE
This non-exempt position is responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled landscape tasks including horticulture, grounds maintenance, and equipment operation; perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The examples of functions listed in this job description are representative, but not necessarily exhaustive, of any one position in this job classification. Management may assign other functions not listed herein at its sole discretion.
- Performs grounds maintenance functions (e.g., pulling weeds, mulching, applying pre-emergent, pruning shrubs and trees, annual color planting and maintenance, tree and shrub planting);
- waters vegetation using a hose;
- maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety;
- operates light landscape equipment (e.g., chain saw, backpack sprayer, pole saw, leaf blower, string trimmer, stick edger, edger, pruning shears, hedge trimmer);
- actively participates in safety meetings;
- role models PPE usage;
- plants vegetation as instructed;
- uses assigned tools and equipment safely;
- assists in keeping the job site safe for the public and company employees;
- actively contributes to achieving performance goals (e.g., job quality, safety, customer service);
- complies with all company policies and safety procedures;
- works effectively in a group;
- takes direction from the Foreman and follows instructions;
- communicates effectively with the Foreman and co-workers;
- maintains lawns and planter beds as directed by the Foreman;
- works efficiently to complete assigned tasks without supervision;
- immediately reports unsafe conditions or faulty equipment to the Foreman;
- demonstrates proper horticultural practices;
- demonstrates basic knowledge plant pests and appropriate pesticide to apply;
- demonstrates basic knowledge of how to complete irrigation repairs;
- capable of visually identifying at least 10 plants by name;
- performs various types of pruning (e.g., hard pruning, natural pruning, formal pruning);
- properly prepares soil and installs annual color, plants, and trees;
- properly installs tree stakes and ties;
- performs Winter Service (e.g., snow clearing, winter watering, installations, pruning) as needed; and
- provides excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to clients, work-site partners, and Company staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
