Hardscape Technician

Southern Landscape Group Inc•Evington, VA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

For 27 years, Southern Landscape Group has been Central Virginia’s premier landscape design/build and maintenance firm. With a focus on high-end residential and commercial properties, we deliver unparalleled experiences and service to our clients daily. At Southern, it all starts with our team! We realize that we are only as good as the people we have representing our brand; therefore, our emphasis is on finding, retaining, and training the highest quality people! Our mission is to support and grow our teams so we can make our clients’ lives better. Our modern fleet of equipment & trucks, modern facility & technology, and focus on safety make working here a mutually beneficial experience. A Hardscape Team Technician is an experienced team member in hardscape construction that performs tasks such as: pavement systems (stone and pavers), retaining walls, water features, low-voltage lighting, utilities, concrete, carpentry and stonework. A Hardscape Team Technician is able to technically operate a variety of equipment and has basic knowledge in construction means, methods, techniques.

Requirements

High school degree or GED
Two years of documented experience in the green industry
Great verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use Apple technology for time tracking and job management
Great analytical problem solving and decision making ability
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate with clients and professionals
Ability to use Google translate efficiently to communicate with Spanish speaking workers
Ability to drive truck & trailer combinations
Valid Virginia driver’s license with insurable driving record
VDACS Registered Tech Certification
CPR/First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

Review job notes for clear understanding of scope of work to be performed on daily basis
Read, measure, and interpret landscape, architectural, and civil plans
Perform landscape bed installation and maintenance
Perform horticulturally correct tree/shrub/perennial pruning and dead heading
Perform proper installation, controller programming, minor irrigation repairs, and seasonal adjustment of irrigation systems
Perform installation of water features
Perform proper installation of low-voltage lighting systems, controller programming, repair and replacement of lighting system components
Perform installation of drainage pipe, drain boxes, drainage channels, dry creek beds, and swales
Use machinery, hand tools, and grade measuring tools to properly excavate, contour, shape, and fine grade soil to achieve desired look and function
Perform new install plant and turf watering
Perform plant identification, bed preparation, proper plant installation, layout, care and maintenance
Perform spring clean-ups including bed cleanout, bed edging, pre-emergent, plant fertilization, and mulch installation
Perform installation of interlocking concrete pavers
Perform installation of retaining walls using segmental retaining walls, boulders and natural stone
Perform installation of stepping stones and steps using natural stone
Mix and prepare mortar for wet lay applications including firepits, fireplaces, flagstone patios, coping stone, capstones, cobblestone edging, and grouting
Demonstrate knowledge of different concrete mixes and applications used for footings, mud slabs, and broom finish and ability to install each application
Identify utility markings, call in a utility locate, and update an existing ticket
Use handheld or backpack blower to blow off all hard surfaces
Perform snow removal
Operate small and medium duty tools and equipment including but not limited to: compact track loaders, track loader, mini-excavator, pressure washer, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, bed edgers, re-definers, rototiller, string trimmer, ladder, backpack sprayer, dump trailer/bed, mulching trailer, wheel loader, zip level, tape measure, cordless & hammer drill, sawzall, plumb bob, level, gas/electric water pumps, architectural and engineers scale
Identify enhancement ideas to improve client property and submits to team leader
Learn and maintain a working knowledge of all properties, responsibilities, and know the limits of work
Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient job site
Ensure truck/tools/equipment are properly maintained
Ensure daily tasks are completed on schedule and budget to quality standard
Responsible for all tools being returned to the shop at the end of a workday and tagging any tools needing repairs
Maintain a neat and clean professional appearance
Works as a team member throughout Southern Landscape Group with a positive attitude
Knows and supports the company’s vision, mission, and core values
Assist team leader with training and coaching a team of two or more team members to help develop their skills & ensure team members receive proper training