Landscaper - Hardscape

Settlers Hospitality•Lower Saucon Township, PA

59m•Onsite

About The Position

Our commitment to excellent guest services is what drives us, and we are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share our passion for ensuring our guests have an exceptional experience while staying with us. We are currently looking for a hardworking and motivated individual to join our special projects team as a Landscaper - Hardscape. This individual helps maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and general safety of the property. He or she works with a minimum of supervision to ensure all areas of the property are maintained in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition by ensuring mason work at all properties is in excellent condition. The landscaper must have hardscape experience. The hardscaper's responsibilities include laying building materials including concrete, fence materials and constructing or repairing surfaces or structures. Individuals must be able to lift or carry heavy objects continuously. The candidate will be working in multiple facilities. Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license is a requirement. Some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of hardscaping experience. He or she must have the physical ability to perform all aspects of this job (lifting, standing, bending, etc.), must be reliable and trustworthy, and must pay attention to detail and take pride in his or her work.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable of related tools, masonry techniques, and materials
Skill in the construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces
Working knowledge of hardscaping techniques
Thoroughness and attention to detail
Good maths skills to calculate work surface and materials
Experience with using hardscaping tools
High level of creativity
Excellent design skills
Comprehensive knowledge of building regulations and codes
Able to follow spoken and written instructions
Able to work without direct supervision
Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds continuously
Able to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Driver's License and reliable transportation
Hardscaping tools

Nice To Haves

2 years landscape/hardscape experience preferred
A degree or an apprenticeship in landscaping with hardscape preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing surfaces prior to beginning work.
Performing small patio work, rock hounding, grading of lawns, build and repairs fences
Laying blocks or bricks following blueprints, plans, or drawings
Determining work requirements and sequence of assignments through review of work orders, plans, or drawings
Laying out work using chalk lines, plumb bobs, tapes, squares, and levels
Mixing cement using hoes, cement-mixing equipment, and/or hand tools
Cutting or breaking bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and/or hand tools.
Molding expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge
Operating equipment, such as bobcat, cement mixer
Working with designers, department heads, and executives to ensure they complete the work according to the requirements
Measuring the work area to calculate the time and materials required to complete the project
Preparing the surrounding area, including covering fixtures and furniture to prevent messes
Cleaning up tools and supplies, replacing fixtures and rearranging furniture after completing the project
Collaborating with other trades people on other larger jobs
Working with other construction professionals such as, carpenters, electricians and plumbers when necessary
Selecting materials as per the requirements of the project and sourcing supplies that fit within budget and meets style specifications
Liaising with department heads and executive team to discuss project details, budgets, and timelines
Working with suppliers to obtain necessary material while staying within the customer budget
Consulting other construction professionals to ensure the best possible results and the final product
Reading blueprints and designs prepared by other architects, construction professionals, and ensuring they meet building code recommendations and requirements.
Maintains clean, organized work areas and securely stores equipment and supplies
Completes any reports or logs
Reports equipment malfunctions, injuries, and accidents to the supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned
Performs small repairs as assigned