Landscaper for ecological restoration and design company

Everett WA

Description

Landscape Technician – Ecological restoration and landscape design Summary The Landscape Technician is responsible for a variety of job tasks (including physical labor) in order to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. Job responsibilities also include utilizing various hand tools, power tools, and equipment to carry out specified job duties. Core Capabilities: • Client and quality focus • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written) • Team work • Excellent problem solving abilities • Responsibility and dependability • Ethics and integrity Job Duties • Responsible for hardscape and softscape landscape construction • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, planting plans, and specifications to assist with landscape installations • Construct swales, rain gardens, raised bed gardens, pathways, fences, patios, concrete steps, and small retaining walls • Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs • Weed, prune, and trim trees and plants. • Apply soil amendments, spread mulch and water gardens • Cart and spread topsoil and other required materials • Grading (soil); and tree staking • Utilize hand tools, power tools, and other necessary equipment to complete job tasks • Perform landscape maintenance using lawn mowers, tractor mowers, trimmers, and weed eaters • Build scaffolds • Move and transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies and manual lifting • Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environment, shop + • Equipment • Conduct daily safety inspections of tools and equipment • Follow directions from foreman • Complete daily paperwork tracking job time and material costs (if responsible for) • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times • Comply with all company policies and regulations • Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations • Communicate with clients and team members in a polite and courteous manner Requirements: • Min 2 years’ of professional experience in landscaping or working with plants • Knowledge of plants native to Western Washington and the Puget Sound region • Knowledge OR ability to learn about Pacific Northwest ecology • Min 1 years’ experience in the construction of swales, rain gardens, raised bed gardens, pathways, fences, patios, concrete steps, and small retaining walls. • Ability to survey and assess designated sites • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications • Plant knowledge and identification, and experience in plant care • Competent in the use of power tools (quick cut saws, chain saws, plate tampers, power • wheel barrows, skills saws, sod cutter, sprayer or duster, rototiller, drills, etc.) • Physically fit with strong stamina • Basic measurement and calculation skills • Ability to follow safe working procedures • Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail • Good analytical and problem solving skills • Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team • Speak, read, and write English Work Conditions: • Job requires ability to work with hand tools, small engine equipment, and materials § Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Requires good manual dexterity • Excellent stamina is required • Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis • Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold • Flexible working hours and occasional weekend work Please submit your resume with a brief introduction of yourself, including why you are interested in the body of the email in this position.