Maintenance Crew Member (Landscaping)

G&A Partners•Austin, TX

5d•$23 - $26

About The Position

For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners' client is currently seeking Landscape Maintenance Crew Member to join its team in Austin, TX. Our clients Maintenance division is growing. We want candidates to know that this is not just an entry-level position -- this is a path toward a career in ecologically sustainable landscaping with an entire career path available within the company’s Maintenance Division! The Landscape Maintenance Crew Member is an entry-level crew member of our clients Maintenance Division responsible for working with other team members on regular maintenance visits which will include, but will not be limited to, the following : mowing, weed-eating and invasive species removal. Candidates with experience working with native plants and/or sustainable, ecologically friendly landscaping are strongly encouraged to apply – anyone with a willingness to learn about this beautiful and interesting branch of our native environment are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the US and able to provide proof
Punctuality and consistency are both critical values
Background Check and MVR check
Must have Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record and reliable transportation
All field employees must complete First Aid/CPR and OSHA 10 courses upon hire, or submit current proof of certification within the first 90-days of employment
Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 100 pounds on a frequent basis
Ability to follow instructions
Level of Education: High School Graduate or GED
1-3 years’ experience in any of the following : landscaping, groundskeeping, arborist work, or irrigation

Responsibilities

Experienced in lifting heavy objects, using hand tools, constantly kneeling, crouching, squatting, pushing, pulling, and walking
Experienced in planting small, medium, and large plants including groundcover, shrubs, and small trees
Experienced in trimming and removing weeds, dead plants and trees, and other general landscaping maintenance duties
Experienced in invasive grass and plant management through trimming, pruning, removal, and herbicide application
Experienced in operating hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery to effectively complete a given task
Experienced in working in a team to move large quantities of different landscaping materials around the job site