Horticulture Crew Member

Perficut • Des Moines, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Horticulture Crew Member is an entry-level production role. The Crew Member spends most of the time in the field working with a 2-3 person crew under the direction of a Crew Leader. Benefits 8 paid holidays and PTO package Opportunities for advancement On-the-job training provided Learn new skills and cross-train with other departments Support for getting your pesticide applicator’s commercial certification 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing Uniforms and equipment provided 401(k) and Employee Assistance Program available to all employees Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), PTO and Employee Assistance Program available

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with eligibility to be added to Company’s auto insurance preferred
• Obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification 3OT within 90 days of hire
• Positive attitude and desire to make corporate sites beautiful
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and with a team
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as needed, including some weekends
• Reliability. We need you to come to work on time, every day.
• Lift and carry weights ranging from 0 to 25 pounds with frequency
• Occasional lifting and carrying weights ranging from 26 to 60 pounds.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping
• Frequent standing
• Frequent walking throughout required work areas
• Frequent repetitive hand movements/grasping
• Occasional operation of equipment
• Occasional sitting, climbing and reaching above shoulder height
• Good vision, corrected to normal
• Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand required information and to perform job duties
• Demonstrated ability to process and follow instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team
• Ability to learn how to use tools and equipment meeting operational safety standards
• Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions
• Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
• Pre-Employment Lift Test & Drug Screen Required
• Proof of employment eligibility is required

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license with eligibility to be added to Company’s auto insurance preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintaining landscape beds by weeding, watering, and leaf blowing
• Planting and maintaining seasonal color in beds and containers
• Basic ornamental pruning and perennial care
• Removing trash and debris
• Installing exterior and interior seasonal holiday decor
• Other duties may include raking, insect control, edging, mulching, etc.
• Performing work requested by the supervisor, in the timeframe requested, to the level of professionalism expected by members of Team Perficut
• Adhering to quality and safety standards
• Demonstrating willingness to learn how to operate equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks
• Evaluating and reporting conditions that detract from the safety or aesthetic value of the property
• Communicating effectively with supervisor, crew leader and crew members
• Accurately recording hours worked on a daily basis in accordance with expectations
• Meeting deadlines and following instructions and expectations expressed by supervisor or crew leader
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 8 paid holidays and PTO package
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training provided
• Learn new skills and cross-train with other departments
• Support for getting your pesticide applicator’s commercial certification
• 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• 401(k) and Employee Assistance Program available to all employees
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), PTO and Employee Assistance Program available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed