Landscape Technician

Carolina Solar Services•Greenville, NC

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.

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
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short distances for 8-10 hours a day
Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold

Responsibilities

Responsible for vegetation maintenance and weed abatement on solar PV power plant grounds with services including, but not limited to:
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)
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