Landscaper - Grounds Maintenance Technician

New Horizon Kennel • Port Byron, IL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Our team at New Horizon Kennel is searching for a reliable, thorough, and detail-oriented person to join our Port Byron, IL team as a part-time or seasonal Landscaper - Grounds Maintenance Technician! If you take pride in your work and want to help maintain pleasant outdoor spaces for humans and pets alike, keep reading to learn more! This is an active, hands-on role where you'll maintain the park-like environment at our pet care facility. You'll complete impressive, clean work as you use various equipment and machinery to perform timely turf and landscaping maintenance. As you maintain the outdoor spaces, you'll properly identify plants and care for them to support their health. Outside of routine maintenance, you'll also assist with landscape design projects such as lawn edging or retaining walls as well as assist with seasonal duties like removing snow. Additionally, you'll help with general property maintenance and repairs as needed, which typically involves some carpentry or minor electrical work. Whether you join us in a seasonal or part-time position, the results of your hard work will be felt at all times!

Requirements

• Working knowledge of plant identification and proper care
• Mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining equipment
• Strong attention to detail, a professional attitude/appearance, and a solid work ethic
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods and lifting 50+ lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of professional landscaping experience
• Some carpentry, electrical, and/or general repair skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain the park-like environment at our pet care facility.
• Use various equipment and machinery to perform timely turf and landscaping maintenance.
• Properly identify plants and care for them to support their health.
• Assist with landscape design projects such as lawn edging or retaining walls.
• Assist with seasonal duties like removing snow.
• Help with general property maintenance and repairs as needed, which typically involves some carpentry or minor electrical work.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance for full-time employees
• employee discount
• paid time off (PTO)
• retirement plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed