Landscape Maintenance Crew Member - DSM

Perficut • Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Crew Member is an entry-level production role. The employee spends most of the time in the field completing various landscape related tasks. This position works with a crew under the direction of a Crew Leader and occasionally given tasks to complete with limited to no direct supervision.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with eligibility to be added to Company’s auto insurance
• Ability to acquire pesticide applicator’s commercial certification within 45 days of hire
• 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 verbal or written instructions
• Must be able to work in a safety aware environment
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
• Regular and prompt attendance required; Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed
• Pre-Employment Lift Test & Drug Screen Required
• Proof of employment eligibility is required

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Prior experience helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform work requested by the supervisor, in the timeframe requested, to the level of professionalism expected by members of Team Perficut
• Duties include mowing, trimming, edging turf areas and blowing off hard surfaces/structures, weeding, planting, cultivating, cleaning, raking, cutting, trimming, wildlife management, removal of trash and debris
• Adherence to quality and safety standards
• Demonstrate willingness to learn how to operate equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks. This is an introduction to crew-specific equipment
• Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with safety and quality standards
• Communicate professionally with business partners (vendors, clients) and internal employees
• Evaluate and report conditions that detract from the safety or aesthetic value of the property
• Perform just-in-time, light maintenance on equipment, as needed, in the field
• Effectively communicate with supervisor, crew leader, and crew workers
• Accurately record hours worked on a daily basis, in accordance with expectations
• Meet deadlines and follow instructions and expectations expressed by supervisor or crew leader
• Snow and ice removal duties during the Winter

Benefits

• We are committed to your success.
• can grow a meaningful career instead of just a job.

What This Job Offers

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