Landscape Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Sparks, NV

1d • $21 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our Landscape Technician position. In this role you will perform landscape maintenance duties including but not limited to mowing, edging, pruning, snow removal, string trimming, litter removal, and appropriate response to requests as needed. This is a year-round day shift position (6:00 am - 2:30 am). If you are a landscaper with an eye for quality, this position may be the one for you! As a Landscape Technician, a typical day might include the following: With guidance perform daily landscape maintenance duties including but not limited to mowing, string trimming, edging, pruning, snow removal and appropriate response to requests as needed. Assist employees in routine duties, techniques, and department goals. Partner with others on grounds keeping. Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; perform routine maintenance as required. Follow and continuously improve workplace safety, environmental practices, area processes, and waste reduction opportunities.

Requirements

• Have a high School Diploma or equivalent
• Have experience operating grounds related equipment and using applicable chemicals, supplies, hand, and power tools with minimal guidance.
• Have demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks and projects.
• Can read, understand, follow, and strictly enforce safety procedures.
• Are able to work various shifts, hours, and days depending on workload.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Lift and maneuver 40 pounds frequently
• Pull weight from high/low shelves
• Ability to safely ascend and descend ladders
• Reach
• Bend
• Grip
• Twist
• Stand for at least 8 hours

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform basic landscaping duties
• 1 year of experience in maintaining commercial landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily landscape maintenance duties including but not limited to mowing, string trimming, edging, pruning, snow removal and appropriate response to requests as needed.
• Assist employees in routine duties, techniques, and department goals.
• Partner with others on grounds keeping.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; perform routine maintenance as required.
• Follow and continuously improve workplace safety, environmental practices, area processes, and waste reduction opportunities.

Benefits

• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
• We’re 100% employee owned.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees