Landscape Technician

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas • Austin, TX

9d

About The Position

Landscape and or maintain grounds of GCC and Organization using hand / power tools or equipment. Landscape performs a variety of tasks: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler repair and installation.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Within six months, must become familiar with principles of Servant Leadership and demonstrate rudimentary understanding to demonstrate development and aptitude.
Clean and maintain the grounds: cut lawn using hand mower or power mower, trim and edge around perimeters, trim shrubs, and keep all sidewalks clean of debris.
Ensure quality checks are performed on the grounds and irrigation systems. Maintain machinery and equipment by providing preventive care and minor adjustments.
Records lawn care services rendered, materials used and charges incurred.
Maintain, and provide weekly reports groundskeeper orders requested and completed as well as on maintenance tasks assigned.
Ensure all methods and procedures are conducted in a safe and hazard- free approach including handling fertilizers, chemical and tools.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to perform simple math computations.
Ability to bend and lift 35 pounds frequently.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 7 hours per 8-hour shift).
Adhere to work assigned schedule.
Previous experience handling and operating commercial lawn equipment preferred.
Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles.
Frequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform simple math computations.
• Ability to bend and lift 35 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 7 hours per 8-hour shift).
• Adhere to work assigned schedule.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience handling and operating commercial lawn equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Within six months, must become familiar with principles of Servant Leadership and demonstrate rudimentary understanding to demonstrate development and aptitude.
• Clean and maintain the grounds: cut lawn using hand mower or power mower, trim and edge around perimeters, trim shrubs, and keep all sidewalks clean of debris.
• Ensure quality checks are performed on the grounds and irrigation systems. Maintain machinery and equipment by providing preventive care and minor adjustments.
• Records lawn care services rendered, materials used and charges incurred.
• Maintain, and provide weekly reports groundskeeper orders requested and completed as well as on maintenance tasks assigned.
• Ensure all methods and procedures are conducted in a safe and hazard- free approach including handling fertilizers, chemical and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees