CREW MEMBER- Michigan

MAINSCAPE INC•Midland Charter Township, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

To perform a wide variety of landscape maintenance functions related to but not limited to mowing, trimming, irrigation, edging, pruning landscape install, and snow removal (in snow markets). This role involves working in various landscaping settings, including direct contact with plants and materials, and exposure to dust, noise, and weather conditions. The crew member will communicate with lead personnel, learn installation techniques, operate various landscape equipment, and adhere to safety and appearance standards.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and meet all applicable state-mandated labor laws
Knowledge of Mainscape Standards of Excellence
Ability to comprehend instructions
Ability to use assigned tools and equipment in proper/safe manner
Ability to become proficient in the use of basic maintenance hand tools: leaf rake, broom, hoe, shovel, cultivator, water hose, quick coupler key, hand pruners, hedge shears and refuse tote
Ability to become proficient in the use of basic power equipment used for landscape maintenance: hedge trimmers, line trimmers, 21" lawn mower, and leaf blower
Ability to learn and perform basic planting skills
Ability to assist in keeping the job site tidy/safe
Ability to become proficient in loading and unloading of truck and trailer used in landscape maintenance operations
Ability to perform regular safety inspections on vehicle and trailer
Ability to adhere to company policies, standards and safety guidelines
Ability to work with other employees as a team
Ability to meet or exceed company production rates and standards set forth
Ability to communicate w/ lead people regarding progress of tasks

Nice To Haves

Driver’s license preferred
1-year experience in landscape industry preferred
Steel toed boots recommended (mandatory on customer sites where required and when required by job task)
Pesticide License, preferred (Fertilization)

Responsibilities

Work in and around various landscaping settings including direct contact with various plant and landscaping materials and exposure to various dust, noise, and weather conditions
Communicate with lead people progress of tasks
Learn aspects of installation work and assist where needed or assigned
Learn and perform basic planting skills
Prune trees, shrubs, and vines to encourage healthy growth
Identify by common names 25 frequently used plants that appear on the CLT plant list (bedding flowers, ground cover, shrubs, perennials, trees, and turf)
Guy wiring of trees
Identify, by common name, 5 frequently seen weeds in planting beds
Recognize plant material in stress or in a problem state
Identify by common name 5 frequently seen garden pests
Differentiate weed grasses from desirable turf grasses in lawn areas
Understand and complete basic irrigation repairs including sprinkler head replacement, sprinkler head arc and radius adjustment, and lateral line repairs
Perform Smith Driving (if in driving capacity for Mainscape)
Operate landscape maintenance and construction hand tools and light equipment with skill to satisfactorily perform duties
Report equipment in need of repair
Identify broken, poorly running, and misused equipment, and fill out appropriate repair tag
Understand and practice safety in all work circumstances
Wear appropriate PPE at all times
Maintain a neat and clean appearance
Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times
Wear Mainscape uniforms while at work (hats, shirt, pants and jackets)
Operate Push mowers
Operate Walk behind with Velke
Operate Zero turn riding mowers
Operate String Trimmers
Operate Blowers
Operate Edger’s
Perform Trash/Debris Pickup
Ensure proper set up / dispersal of crew members on job site
Use Ladders for pruning
Use Gas powered Hedge trimmers
Use Loppers / hand pruners
Use Chain saws
Recognize plants that need special pruning needs/times
Properly apply pre-emergent, selective and non-selective herbicides
Identify desirable plants from weeds in a specific area
Perform pulling and spraying of weeds
Perform mixing of chemicals
Safely lift / move heavy items during landscape installation
Install plants properly
Apply granular fertilizers after proper training under supervision
Possess thorough knowledge of plant varieties and cultivars
Ensure appropriate set up of crew on job site for landscape installation
Possess knowledge of proper sequence of landscape installation
Identify Annual Flowers
Perform watering and fertilization of plants
Check plants for insects/diseases
Perform loading and fill procedures
Perform installation tasks
Be proficient at using and calibrating the Z-cart (for fertilization)
Apply herbicides, fungicide and insecticide (for fertilization)
Replace irrigation heads / nozzles
Dig and clear drain/irrigation trenches
Work with solvents and glues for irrigation
Track irrigation wires
Perform problem solving for irrigation issues
Properly use trenching equipment
Possess thorough knowledge of proper PPE for cleaning
Safely use cleaning supplies and solvents
Work in residential and commercial areas for cleaning
Safely use snow removal equipment
Possess knowledge of safe driving techniques in snow and ice conditions
Possess knowledge of appropriate clothing for the weather conditions for long periods of time
Shovel snow, lifting 25#’s