Lead Landscape Specialist
About The Position
Lead Landscape Specialist, Yuma Proving Ground Competitive Wages and an INSURANCE ALLOWANCE! Top reasons to work at EMI Services, a subsidiary of TechFlow: Paid Time Off -Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays Annual increase to wages Friday's Off! EMI Services is hiring a Lead Landscape Specialist tomaintains, designs, and installs outdoor green spaces, including planting, mowing, fertilizing, and trimming trees, shrubs, and turf. They operate power equipment, maintain irrigation systems, and often perform site assessments to ensure healthy, aesthetic landscapes. Salary $34.95/ hr. plus $10.00 fringe benefits used towards insurance and 401k! See ALL the fantastic benefits you receive as an employee of EMI below!!
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in Landscaping
- Valid driver’s license compliant with REAL ID Act or willing and able to obtain one
- Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
- Regular, dependable attendance
- U. S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations
- Must lift 75 lbs. unassisted
- Must work in extreme weather conditions - summer peaks at 120° Fahrenheit
- Must wear appropriate Person Protective Equipment (PPO)
Responsibilities
- Landscape Maintenance: Perform routine care including mowing, edging, weeding, pruning shrubs and trees, and removing debris.
- Planting and Care: Install new turf, shrubs, trees, and flowers based on landscaping plans. Monitor, water, and fertilize plants to ensure health.
- Soil and Plant Health: Apply fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides safely to manage pests, diseases, and weed growth.
- Irrigation Management: Install, monitor, and repair irrigation systems to maintain proper moisture levels.
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate and maintain power tools (leaf blowers, trimmers) and heavy machinery (bobcats, chainsaws).
- Hardscape Maintenance: Assist with basic repairs to sidewalks, pathways, or retaining walls.
- Safety and Inspection: Inspect areas for hazards, diseases, or damage. Adhere to safety protocols, including wearing protective gear.
Benefits
- Generous benefits package consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Insurance Allowance
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays)
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Term Life Insurance
- Annual Increase to Wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
