Job Summary

· Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edging equipment.

· Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.

· Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.

· Gather and remove litter.

· Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.

· Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.

· Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds.

· Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.

· Maintain and repair tools, equipment

· Basic understanding or irrigation and lighting repairs

· Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features.

1. Daily preparation of trucks and equipment

Report at designated start time to prepare/review the days schedule with the Operations Manager and prepare for the day.
Load/fill gas cans, mowers, tools and necessary equipment. Secure all equipment.
Check truck oil, fluids, tire pressure, proper trailer connection, and all lights are in working condition

Equipment requirements:

Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws, blowers and other 2-cycle engine equipment.
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes. Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.

Performance skills and qualifications:

Ability to lift 50 lbs. plus
Available to work a varied schedule (including Saturdays) in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Stoop, stand and bend for 10 hours or more a day.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a good record REQUIRED.
Drug free work environment.
Carry 20lb. back pack blower on back.
Walk 2 – 6 miles a day.
Lift branches and limbs.
Basic understanding of mechanical and equipment maintenance

Education/Experience:
High-school diploma is recommended for Landscape Technicians
Professional Landscape Certification preferred - PLANET

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

Typical end time:

This Job Is:

A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

Work Remotely

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

Macon, GA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Macon, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Watson Argo Landscapes, LLC

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