Landscape Maintenance Technician-$16.35+/hr and SIGNING BONUS!

246 Fairport Nursery Rd, Painesville OH

Description

Apply directly- Exscape Designs is an award-winning landscape design/build firm serving clients across Northeast Ohio. Since 2004, we have strengthened our reputation in the industry for excellence, integrity, and unparalleled quality. We are looking for a motivated, hard-working individual to join our growing team as a Landscape Maintenance Technician. Position Summary The LM Technician is responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor on our maintenance team. The person in this position may operate a variety of hand and power tools, clean and prepare sites, trim natural environments, dig trenches, clean up debris and remove waste materials. The LM Technician may assist other craft workers and Foremen. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Performing a variety of tasks and assigned work duties involving strenuous manual labor on outdoor projects and worksites including but not limited to mowing, edging, trimming and pruning, laying mulch, planting flowers, shrubs, and trees, bed cleanup and prep, and general property cleanup Maintaining a clean job site; picking up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards Loading and unloading trucks and hauling and material handling and storage Carrying out opening and closing duties Performing required light maintenance of equipment Maintaining personal health and sanitation standards Reading and interpreting safety/employment manuals and other work-related documents Complying with safety regulations and maintaining a clean and orderly facility Ensuring that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed; bringing problems to the attention of the Foreman, Safety Director or HR Manager Performing other work-related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions Ability to communicate orally and in writing Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency