Landscape Maintenance or Turf Team Member

Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc•Waukee, IA

12d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

RJ Lawn & Landscape is hiring outdoor-focused, hands-on Team Members for its Turf and Landscape Maintenance crews in Waukee. During the interview process, the company will discuss candidates’ strengths and interests and match them to the Turf or Landscape Maintenance department. Both roles work on route-based crews serving new and existing residential and commercial customers, under the direction of a Crew Leader. Turf Team Members operate riding mowers, string trimmers, and blowers to keep properties freshly cut and visually sharp. Landscape Maintenance Team Members maintain beds, trim plants and shrubs, replenish mulch, water plants, remove debris and trash, and monitor basic plant health. Team Members also assist with preparing for the workday, follow crew direction and site-specific instructions, secure properties and equipment, report incidents or equipment issues, and uphold company safety procedures and values. This is year-round outdoor work, and snow removal duties during winter are required.

Requirements

Pass a background check.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment.
Have a valid Iowa driver's license.
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Be comfortable operating outdoor power equipment safely, such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, or hand tools, depending on the crew.
Be willing to work outdoors in varying weather, including winter snow removal shifts.
Have solid problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Communicate clearly, take direction, and work well as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

Operate riding lawn mowers, string trimmers, and blowers safely and effectively on the Turf track, leaving properties visually sharp.
Perform bed maintenance, plant and shrub trimming, watering, mulch replenishment, and debris and trash removal on the Landscape Maintenance track.
Spot and report plant health issues, including disease, pests, or water stress.
Assist the Crew Leader with preparing for the workday and producing high-quality work on assigned routes.
Follow Crew Leader directions regarding task assignments, standards, and site-specific instructions.
Confirm properties are clear of obstacles before starting work, and close and lock gates before leaving each site.
Service, clean, load, and secure tools, equipment, and the vehicle after each job, and assist with monthly inventory.
Report equipment issues, accidents, injuries, or property damage to the Crew Leader or Manager immediately.
Follow and uphold company safety procedures, policies, vision, and values.
Perform snow removal duties during the winter season.
Meet expectations for individual efficiency on assigned tasks and attendance.