Landscape Technician

Carolina Solar Services•Lumberton, NC

4d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscaping Technician will be an integral member of a regional landscaping team. Responsible for groundskeeping, the landscaping technician will safely operate equipment to keep solar sites well maintained and follow the direction of the Crew Lead and Regional Manager to ensure CSS fulfills service obligations. The company provides solutions for renewable energy systems to support a sustainable future. As stewards of the environment, the team maximizes the impact of every power plant serviced through an independent and human-focused approach.

Requirements

Experience operating and maintaining equipment including: Zero turn mowers, Tractors, Mini excavators, Compact track loaders, String trimmers, Bushhogs.
Ability to safely and routinely strap, bind, chain, and tow a loaded 30’ gooseneck trailer.
Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in order to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

Responsible for vegetation maintenance and weed abatement on solar PV power plant grounds with services including mowing, herbicide mixing and application, string trimming, grading, seeding, and erosion repair.
Be a self-starter and work independently on tasks assigned by crew lead and management.
Maintain and repair landscaping equipment and vehicles as needed.
Provide timely Field Service Reports back to Operations staff for delivery to client.
Assist the electrical services teams, special projects and livestock service teams as needed.
Ensure premium client service and excellence in groundskeeping management.
Routine overtime work and travel out of town for overnight work required as an essential function of the role.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Bonus up to 10% of gross wages, paid quarterly
401k (with 3% Company contribution)
Medical insurance (with the Company covering 80% of the employee premium and 20% of spouse and/or dependent premiums)
Dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off (beginning with 1 day per month and increasing with each year of service)
Paid holidays (7 days annually)
Paid sick leave (4 days annually)
Paid parental leave (4 paid weeks)
Paid professional development opportunities
Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service)
Cell phone and unlimited data plan
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment paid for by the Company
Access to Company vehicle for work-related travel
Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates
Long term disability insurance coverage