Landscape Gardener

PRIDE Industries • Pacoima, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Landscape Gardener installs and maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots at assigned facilities. The role helps ensure grounds are safe and well maintained, applying landscaping practices and using supplies and equipment safely and efficiently. Most work is performed outdoors at job sites and is subject to weather conditions; travel between worksites may be required. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team members, customers, and others.
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English.
• Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with the team.
• Effective customer service skills.
• A valid driver's license may be required depending on local, state, and/or contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of landscaping experience.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance standards and techniques, materials, and safe and proper use of chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance activities and improvement projects at customer locations.
• Mow lawns, trim hedges and shrubs, and maintain the appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds.
• Apply fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides; pull weeds and maintain flower beds.
• Pick up trash and leaves to keep grounds clean and neat.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure vegetation is properly irrigated.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED