Landscape Gardener

PRIDE Industries • Pacoima, CA

3d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: Job Description PRIDE Industries Job Description Job: Landscape Gardener Job Code: AA090 - CFL-Landscape Gardener HR Title Group: Commercial Contracts (Custodial & Landscape) Salary Grade: N15 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approval Date: September 2020 SUPERVISES: There are no direct reports with this position. POSITION SUMMARY: Under close supervision, the Landscape Gardener installs and maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. Employees in this job perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies and equipment and the ability to perform landscaping job functions in a safe and timely manner.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience in landscaping is preferred;
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance standards and techniques, materials, and the safe and proper use of chemicals preferred;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team, customers and others;
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English;
• Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team;
• Effective customer service skills.
• High School Diploma or GED
• The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Performs landscape maintenance activities and improvement projects at customer locations.
• Mows lawns, trims hedges and shrubs, maintains overall appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds.
• Applies fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides, pulls weeds, and maintains flower beds.
• Picks up trash, leaves, and provides a clean and neat appearance of the grounds.
• Monitors and maintains irrigation systems to ensure that vegetation is properly irrigated.
• Performs 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