Leadman - Irrigation Install

JUNIPER LANDSCAPING•Fort Myers, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Juniper is seeking a Leadman - Irrigation Install to join its installation team in Fort Myers, Florida. The position works alongside the landscape construction and installation crew and handles temporary supervisory duties when the foreman is absent. It is a development role toward becoming a Landscape Construction Foreman. Duties include landscape installation and construction work, including irrigation and sprinkler installation, and leading and directing the crew as needed.

Requirements

Experience with landscape construction projects.
Knowledge of landscape plants, grading, sod installation, drainage work, and irrigation.
Supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors for long periods in extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
Ability and willingness to bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly throughout the day.
Ability to use hand tools and power equipment needed for landscape construction projects.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plant trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds.
Lay sod.
Install pavers, stone walls, and other hardscape projects.
Install mulch.
Install irrigation and sprinkler systems.
Dig trenches and holes.
Prepare soil areas for plantings.
Hand-water plants.
Move soil, equipment, and materials.
Lead and direct the crew as needed, including performing temporary supervisory duties during the foreman’s absence.
Use hand tools, power tools, and/or equipment to perform landscape installation and construction duties.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.