Landscaper I

Cliffs Club Services • Travelers Rest, SC

11h

About The Position

The Level I Landscaper performs basic manual tasks supporting land clearing and general landscaping operations within The Cliffs’ luxury communities. This entry-level role requires 1 to 2 years of landscaping experience and involves planting, lawn care, irrigation assistance, erosion control, and safe use and care of tools and equipment. The landscaper follows company rules and procedures and works under the direction of a crew leader and managers.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of landscaping experience.
• Able to recognize dangerous situations and avoid them when possible.
• Ability to understand instructions in English.
• Understanding of plants, trees, and grasses used in landscaping.
• Understanding of the natural landscape.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and other environmental safety standards as applied to chemicals and compounds.
• Ability to stand and continuously move throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds from floor level to above shoulder height.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and climb; bend and lift loads up to 75 pounds unassisted; and push and pull up to 100 pounds unassisted.
• Good mental and physical dexterity.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat.
• Ability to walk 3 to 5 miles per day.
• Ability to perform duties involving regular walking, standing, and sitting; occasional climbing and balancing; and frequent use of hands and arms to reach, carry, and lift items.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

• Move soil, equipment, and materials.
• Dig holes for plants and trees using a pick and shovel; enrich the soil, place plants or trees, and fill the holes.
• Attach wires from planted trees to stakes for support.
• Haul or spread topsoil using a wheelbarrow and rake.
• Assist with irrigation system installation and water lawns, trees, and plants.
• Spread straw over seeded soil to help prevent movement of seed and soil.
• Build forms for concrete borders and mix and pour cement for garden borders.
• Place decorative stones and plant flowers in garden areas.
• Mow lawns using a power mower.
• Assist with under-brushing home sites using hand tools.
• Operate small-motorized equipment, such as weed eaters, under supervision and in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Assist with seeding, fertilizing, and placing straw on newly developed land.
• Assist with erosion control.
• Care for equipment and materials according to company standards.
• Follow company handbook rules, procedures, and regulations, and follow directions from crew leaders and managers.

Benefits

• 10 vacation days and 9 paid holidays.
• Health insurance, telehealth, vision insurance, dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Employee wellness monetary incentives.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee appreciation parties and team-building events.
• Premier training.
• Employee-focused management and work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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