Landscape and Grounds Maintenance

Vineyards Country Club•Naples, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Pro Tree Farms is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hardworking Landscape Technician to maintain the grounds, landscaping, and irrigation systems throughout the Vineyards Country Club community in Naples, Florida. The role involves routine landscape maintenance, monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems, operating and caring for landscaping equipment, and working with other landscaping and maintenance personnel to keep common areas attractive, healthy, and orderly. The position is full-time, with a Monday through Friday schedule and starting pay of $21.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The work takes place outdoors in Southwest Florida's heat, humidity, and changing weather conditions, and requires extended periods of physical activity and equipment operation.

Requirements

Previous experience in commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, or property maintenance is preferred.
Working knowledge of landscaping equipment, plant care, pruning, mowing, edging, and trimming techniques.
Irrigation inspection, troubleshooting, and repair experience is strongly preferred.
Ability to recognize common landscape problems and determine when additional maintenance or repairs are needed.
Ability to work outdoors in Southwest Florida's heat, humidity, and changing weather conditions.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including bending, standing, walking, lifting, and operating equipment for extended periods.
Dependable, punctual, organized, and attentive to detail.
Ability to follow instructions, work independently when assigned, and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine landscape maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, weeding, and debris removal.
Maintain shrubs, ornamental plants, trees, flower beds, and landscaped common areas.
Identify overgrown vegetation, damaged plants, declining landscape conditions, and other areas requiring maintenance.
Keep grounds, walkways, roadways, and common areas clean, attractive, and orderly.
Assist with planting, mulching, soil preparation, and replacement of damaged or unhealthy plants.
Monitor landscape conditions and report pest problems, plant diseases, drainage concerns, and other issues.
Inspect irrigation systems for broken sprinkler heads, leaks, clogged nozzles, malfunctioning valves, and other problems.
Perform minor irrigation repairs and adjustments as qualified.
Monitor irrigation meters, controllers, and watering schedules to support proper system operation and efficient water use.
Identify dry areas, overwatering, leaks, and other irrigation concerns; report significant repairs, recurring problems, and equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
Assist with irrigation troubleshooting and coordinate larger repairs as directed.
Operate landscaping equipment, including commercial mowers, string trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge trimmers.
Inspect equipment daily and report mechanical problems or safety concerns.
Clean equipment after use and store tools and machinery properly at the end of each workday.
Follow safety procedures when operating equipment and working around vehicles, pedestrians, residents, and coworkers.
Maintain an organized work area and use tools and equipment responsibly.
Follow the daily work schedule and assignments provided by the supervisor, completing work efficiently and to established quality standards.
Work cooperatively with landscaping and maintenance personnel and communicate about completed assignments, maintenance concerns, equipment needs, and required repairs.
Maintain a professional and courteous attitude throughout the community.
Take initiative in identifying areas needing attention and help maintain consistent standards across the property.