Job Description
Job Description: Maintenance Team Member
CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE
This non-exempt position is responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled landscape tasks including horticulture, grounds maintenance, and equipment operation; perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The examples of functions listed in this job description are representative, but not necessarily exhaustive, of any one position in this job classification. Management may assign other functions not listed herein at its sole discretion.
- Performs grounds maintenance functions (e.g., pulling weeds, mulching, applying pre-emergent, pruning shrubs and trees, annual color planting and maintenance, tree and shrub planting);
- Waters vegetation using a hose;
- Maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety;
- Operates light landscape equipment (e.g., chain saw, backpack sprayer, pole saw, leaf blower, string trimmer, stick edger, edger, pruning shears, hedge trimmer);
- Actively participates in safety meetings;
- Role models PPE usage;
- Plants vegetation as instructed;
- Uses assigned tools and equipment safely;
- Assists in keeping the job site safe for the public and company employees;
- Actively contributes to achieving performance goals (e.g., job quality, safety, customer service);
- Complies with all company policies and safety procedures;
- Works effectively in a group;
- Takes direction from the Foreman and follows instructions;
- Communicates effectively with the Foreman and co-workers;
- Maintains lawns and planter beds as directed by the Foreman;
- Works efficiently to complete assigned tasks without supervision;
- Immediately reports unsafe conditions or faulty equipment to the Foreman;
- Demonstrates proper horticultural practices;
- Demonstrates basic knowledge plant pests and appropriate pesticide to apply;
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of how to complete irrigation repairs;
- Capable of visually identifying at least 10 plants by name;
- Performs various types of pruning (e.g., hard pruning, natural pruning, formal pruning);
- Properly prepares soil and installs annual color, plants, and trees;
- Properly installs tree stakes and ties;
- Performs Winter Service (e.g., snow clearing, winter watering, installations, pruning) as needed; and
- Provides excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to clients, work-site partners, and Company staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
COMPETENCIES
- Safety: Performs all job functions safely; complies with all safety policies, procedures, and standards (e.g., PPE, proper lifting, wears seat belt when in a vehicle or equipment); reports all safety-related incidents to supervisor immediately; attends all safety meetings.
- Results Oriented: Maintains focus on outcomes; is proactive and goal oriented; concentrates on meeting objectives, delivering to the required time, cost, and quality; holds performance as more important than process; completes tasks as defined by production rates.
- Horticulture: Pulls weeds, does leaf and debris clean-up; prunes shrubs and low trees; installs annual color and color maintenance; digs holes and install plant materials, applies pesticides and fertilizers (e.g., pre-emergent, Round-up), installs mulch and river rocks, and uses hand tools effectively.
- Equipment Operation: Operates light landscape equipment (e.g., leaf blower, weed eater, stick edger, edger, and hedge trimmer) and demanding equipment (e.g., chain saw, backpack sprayer) properly and safely.
- Job Quality: Understands the relationship between job quality and customer service, satisfaction, and retention; ensures landscape and horticulture quality standards are met for every job.
- Customer Service: Consistently exceeds customer expectations; keeps customers well-informed, listens to them attentively, and addresses their concerns; enacts a personal approach to customer service.
- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with respect, collaboration, and support in such a way that work relationships are improved and morale is increased; is approachable; has effective communication skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
An example of the preferred education, training, and/or experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and competencies for this position includes: no previous experience is required for this position.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions required by this job classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the functions of this job classification, on a case-by-case basis.
Frequently stand, walk, or crouch on narrow and/or slippery surfaces; stoop, kneel, bend to pick up or move objects; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and uneven surfaces; move, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
SPECIAL NOTES, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Pre-employment: Incumbents must sign the Confidentiality, Non-disclosure, and Non-solicitation Agreement prior to their first day on the job.
License: Though not required, possession of a valid driver’s license is desirable.
Language: Though not required, bilingual English and Spanish skills are desirable.
Certifications: No certifications are required of this position.
Working Conditions: Work is conducted outdoors, exposed to varying temperatures, weather conditions, and noise levels; exposure to dust, pesticides, herbicides, grease, oils, dust, fumes, and electrical currents.
Background Investigation: Incumbents must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates may be subject to a background investigation and/or drug test.
Introductory Period: Incumbents appointed to this job classification serve an introductory period of three months.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The Key Performance Indicators for this position will be specified at the time of appointment.
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Long distance,