2+ years of relevant experience in commercial landscaping or general labor
1+ year of landscape installation or renovation
Responsibilities
Plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees, hedges, and other vegetation; expertly prune to maintain shape and promote growth; water adequately considering weather conditions, location, and plant requirements
Weed, fertilize, and monitor plant nutrition in flower beds and plant areas; apply chemicals as needed following safety guidelines and regulations; exercise proper horticultural practices and industry standards
Install irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of plants, drainage, and soil composition
Monitor and control pests and diseases to prevent damage to plants
Clean and maintain outdoor spaces to include rock application, raking, blowing, washing, and similar activities
Properly use a variety of manual hand tools such as rakes, hand saws, pruning shears, shovels, hoes, fertilizer spreaders, pesticide sprayers, sod knifes, and hedge shears
Operate specialized power and motorized equipment such as blowers, hedge trimmers, light tractors, lawnmowers, chainsaws, and rototillers
Drive and operate company vehicles, trailers, and/or specialized carts to travel between properties and transport materials and equipment
Clean and maintain gardening tools, equipment, and supply areas to ensure good working conditions