Full-Time Summer Landscape Assistant

Cary NC

Description

Temporary Position. Runs June through September, $15/hr Go to work in an exciting setting that’s redefining what retirement living is all about—a place where you can be a part of something bigger. Searstone offers a comprehensive benefit package, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, free use of the fitness facility on campus, and numerous discounts exclusively for our employees. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY : Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and raking. QUALIFICATIONS: A general and competent knowledge of Horticulture as applies to the ornamental landscape is a plus. An outgoing, positive, personality and with good communication skills, both written and oral. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans. 2. Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears or pruners 3. Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools. 4. Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. 5. Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other grounds features. 6. Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools. 7. Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place 8. Gather and remove litter. 9. Must understand and be able to speak and read English fluently. 10. Other duties as assigned Searstone provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Searstone complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.