Horticulture Crew Member

Perficut • Des Moines, IA

3d • 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.

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

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