Landscape Technician

Pfefferle Companies Inc•Appleton, WI

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team and be a part of a company that aims to deliver beauty to every property we service. Each property is unique and you will be responsible for a wide variety of exterior services to ensure our customers are 100% satisfied. We are not your typical “mow and go” operation, so if you prefer variety in your day, this is the perfect job for you! Whether you are working solo or with team members, our mission is the same. Every property deserves our very best, so let's get ready to work!

Requirements

Open minded to learning new techniques that will help foster quality results and efficiency
Strong work ethic with willingness to engage in training opportunities
Time management skills: keeping yourself and others on track throughout the day
Reliable and punctual
Ability to work solo or with team members
Ability to problem solve and adapt to challenges that arise while performing tasks
Willingness to adapt to the needs of the company
Capable of safely operating company trucks and trailers (Including backing up a trailer)
Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
Capable of performing repetitive tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending to carry out landscape services at a proficient level
Stamina to walk long distances while carrying or operating equipment throughout the day
Comfortable using a ladder
Flexibility to bend, squat, kneel, stand and walk to carry out various landscaping tasks
Physical endurance to carry out tasks that are labor intense, while ensuring quality results
Capable of working in diverse weather conditions
Ability to operate riding equipment, push mowers, blowers, trimmers, and hand tools
Stability to work on uneven terrain while maintaining safety protocol.
High School Diploma or GED
0-3 years of mowing and landscape maintenance experience
Possession of or ability to obtain a 3.0 turf and landscape certification
Valid Driver's license
Must consent to a background check
Ability to operate a company truck and trailer
Competence in using a smartphone or data-enabled device for communicating and reporting
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Mow lawns using a wide variety of equipment to deliver a professional appearance.
Clean up debris throughout the entire property
Using a string trimmer properly to edge around beds, trees, walkways, buildings, and other structures that may be on the property
Using leaf blowers to make sure we leave walking paths and patios clear of any debris
Collaborate with team members during Spring and Fall clean-ups, and snow removal during winter months
Ability to learn snow removal and de-icing operations during winter months
Understanding best methods for lawn care and snow removal services
Ability to use equipment that assists in pruning and trimming of trees and branches
Basic knowledge of power tools to build, install, and remove signage for our brokerage department
Knowledge to carry out general maintenance on equipment

Responsibilities

Always prioritizing safety no matter what job or responsibility you are carrying out.
Participate in all types of landscape maintenance tasks: mowing, trimming, fertilization, dethatching, spring and fall cleanups
Participate in all types of snow removal tasks: operating equipment, snow blowing, shoveling, and de-icing.
Conduct daily inspections on equipment for preventative maintenance
Working at a pace that produces efficiency, without sacrificing quality