Construction Landscaper Crew Member II

G&A Partners•Austin, TX

7d•$22 - $24

About The Position

For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners' client is currently seeking a Landscape Construction Crew Member II to join its team in Austin, TX. The Landscape Construction Crew Member II is an intermediate-level crew member responsible for working with other team members on all areas of operations. Experience with complex landscape projects and/or work in welding, carpentry, irrigation and/or masonry is required for Landscape Construction Crew Member II (for candidates without this specific experience, please apply to our Landscape Construction Crew Member I listing.) Must be able to move soil and rocks with a wheelbarrow, as well as constantly kneeling, crouching, squatting, pushing, pulling, and walking. Resumen del puesto: ¡La División de Diseño y Construcción de Maas Verde está creciendo! El Miembro de la Cuadrilla de Construcción de Paisajes II es un miembro de nivel intermedio responsable de trabajar con otros miembros del equipo en todas las áreas operativas. Se requiere experiencia en proyectos de paisajismo complejos o en trabajos de soldadura, carpintería, riego o albañilería (si no tiene esta experiencia específica, solicite el puesto en nuestra lista de Miembros de la Cuadrilla de Construcción de Paisajes I ). Debe ser capaz de mover tierra y rocas con carretilla, así como de arrodillarse, agacharse, empujar, jalar y caminar constantemente.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
3-5 years’ experience in any landscaping, construction, masonry, steel welding, arborist work, carpentry, and irrigation.

Responsibilities

Ability to problem solve and complete complex residential and commercial landscape projects to adhere to project specifications as well as existing site conditions
Demonstrated, multi-year experience working on carpentry projects such as decks, fences, pergolas, and trellises, masonry projects, or welding projects
Experienced in installing environmental and erosion control measures such as silt fence, mulch socks, tree protection, fencing, and rock berms
Experienced in working on steel welding projects such as edging, fences, pergolas, planter boxes, retaining walls, and trellises
Experienced in working on masonry projects such as retaining walls, sidewalks, and patios
Experienced in lifting heavy objects, using hand tools, constantly kneeling, crouching, squatting, pushing, pulling, and walking
Experienced in working on irrigation systems under the supervision of a licensed irrigator
Experienced in planting small, medium, large, and very large plants including groundcover, shrubs, and trees
Experienced in trimming and remove weeds, dead plants and trees, and other general landscaping maintenance duties
Experienced in invasive grass and plant management through trimming, pruning, removal, and herbicide application
Experienced in operating hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery to effectively complete a given task
Experienced in working in a team to move large quantities of different landscaping materials around the job site
Responsible, reliable, physically able, work outdoors in the elements such as extreme heat or cold, manual labor
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Active Listening - Giving full attention to instruction and others around you, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, not interrupting at inappropriate times and taking notes whenever is necessary
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems, reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the pros and cons of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance – Responsible for performing routine cleaning, tidying, and maintenance on equipment, tools, trucks, and trailers and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Specifically responsible forrecording, communicating, and carrying out preventative maintenance measures such as, but not limited to, oil changes, tire rotations, tire replacements, filter changes, and any other equipment and vehicle maintenance services
Equipment Selection - Determining the type of tools and equipment needed to complete a task
Installation - Installing equipment, materials, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
Instructing - Teaching others to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the task at hand
Operation and Control – Operating equipment or systems in a controlled manner with safety at the forefront
Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the necessary tools
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively and respectfully
Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it