Maintenance or Installation Crew Member Job Description

The landscaping team member is an experienced landscaper and assists the crew Foreman. The position works as a member of the team and is responsible for landscape maintenance, Installation, and enhancement projects under the direction of the crew Foreman. The landscape team member is able to operate a variety of equipment and has a working knowledge of horticultural practices.

General:

• Follow company policy
• Show up and be in the stretching circle ready to work at the discussed start time
• Properly use personal protective equipment when necessary
• Report to crew Foreman

Installation Responsibilities:

     Morning Start-up:

• Assist in daily preparation of trucks and equipment
• If assigned as a company driver – must complete daily truck inspection pre-trip
• Load gas cans, mowers, tools and other equipment
• Secure all equipment
• Load and secure all plant material and hard materials required for the day
• Assist with documenting all tools and materials taken and update inventory
• Assist crew leader in any preparation required for the day.

     Perform landscape installation:

• Planting of trees, shrubs, and perennial flowers.
• Perform all tasks with spring operations included but not limited to leaf and debris removal, bed edging and mulch installation.
• Bed and lawn preparation by hand or by the use of rototiller
• Provide labor associated with the preparation, excavation, and installation of paver patios, walkways, and retaining walls, water gardens, and landscape lighting.
• Irrigation Installation
• Grading
• Heavy equipment use
• Keep a clean and organized jobsite
• Installation of sediment control fabrics.
• Installation of SOD
• Assist crew leader with all tasks associated with landscape installation

     End of the day/week equipment maintenance:

• Unload equipment, clean out truck/trailer by removing trash, debris, etc. daily.
• Place equipment in proper location at shop and re-inventory unused materials
• Assist crew Foreman in preparation for the next day.
• Wash and prep equipment as directed by crew Foreman.

Maintenance Responsibilities:

Morning Start-up:

• Assist in daily preparation of trucks and equipment
• Ensure gas cans, mowers, and other equipment needed for the day are on the truck
• Ensure all equipment is secure
• Assist crew leader in any preparation required for the day.

Perform landscape installation and maintenance:

• Completes landscape maintenance duties, such a mowing, fertilizer application, weed control, aeration, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, trimming and pruning.
• Completes landscape enhancement projects such as mulch application, plantings, top soil application, lawn seeding.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.
• Completes the job in the most time-efficient manner meeting the company productivity targets.
• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to bed edgers, commercial mowers, blowers, dump trailers, chain saws, line trimmers, and tillers.
• If approved as a driver, safely operates vehicles such as box, pick-up, dump trucks and trailer combinations.
• Assists the team leader with communication with clients by answering questions, and ensuring the client’s satisfaction throughout the project. Communicates clients concerns to the team leader or management.
• Assists the team leader with route and job organization, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available.
• Properly use and maintain equipment
• notify mechanic of equipment repair needs.
• Applies chemicals under the direction of licensed applicator.

End of the day/week equipment maintenance:

• Unload equipment as needed
• Sharpen mower blades as directed by crew Foreman
• Assist crew Foreman in preparation for the next day.
• Wash and prep equipment as directed by crew Foreman.

Quality Control:

• Presents quality expectations and standards to employees only accepting the highest standard of workmanship
• Maintains clients properties at or above JT’s Landscaping’s Standards
• Makes recommendations on ways to improve quality standards for clients and employee

Crew Member Requirements:

• High school degree or GED
• One year’s experience in the landscaping field
• Able to lift 60+lb
• Oral and written communication skills

Bonus Points:

• Experience with installation of hardscape projects – brick, block and stone
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• North Carolina Driver’s License and insurable with company’s agent
• North Carolina pesticide licenses
• Snow plowing experience