Landscape Technician I
About The Position
Responsible for performing grounds maintenance and landscaping. This role involves participating in safety programs, reporting unsafe conditions, and becoming progressively knowledgeable in assigned tasks to maximize efficiency. The position requires daily cleanup of grounds and roadways, maintenance of irrigation systems, trimming and pruning of plants, removal of debris, mowing grass, edging, mulching, and planting. Additionally, the technician will assist with roadway maintenance, brush clearing, erosion control, pavement and fence repair, prep work, painting, and snow/ice removal. The role also includes setting an effective work pace, minimizing interruptions, and working effectively and safely without direct supervision.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- One (1) year experience in landscape maintenance, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Ability to read and understand written instructions.
- Knowledgeable and capable of operating hand and power tools necessary to perform landscape maintenance tasks.
- Physically able to operate various equipment, including backhoe, tractor, forklift, utility vehicles, and riding mowers.
- Able to operate vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
- Skills in verbal communications and interpersonal relations.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must possess or be willing to possess First Aid and CPR certification within a year of hire date.
- Must be able to complete and pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination.
Nice To Haves
- May be required to complete an annual medical physical designed for the performance and requirements of the job.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Participate in safety programs and training, and comply with all company safety and environmental policies.
- Immediately report any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- Become progressively more knowledgeable in assigned tasks, procedures, techniques, and required tools to maximize efficiency.
- Perform daily cleanup of grounds and roadway; remove trash, limbs, and debris.
- Maintain/install irrigation systems including pipe repair, head replacement, and controls.
- Trim and prune trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants. Remove dead, diseased, or fallen trees.
- Remove fallen leaves and limbs.
- Mow grass, edge, and install/place mulch in all areas not maintained by contractor.
- Apply herbicides, pesticides, chemicals, and fertilizers.
- Plant/install trees, shrubs, and flowers as directed by supervision.
- Assist with maintenance of roadways, airfield, brush clearing, erosion control, pavement repair, and fence repair.
- Perform prep work and painting of various facility items, including planters, bollards, floors, walls, and equipment.
- Assist with snow and ice removal activities.
- Perform other duties necessary to keep the airport attractive and operating safely.
- Set an effective work pace and minimize interruptions in the completion of tasks.
- Work without direct supervision in an effective and safe manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
