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Landscape Enhancement Laborer
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What they do
A Landscaping or Grounds Supervisor supervises the staff that provide landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Supervises work to care for plants and trees, including mowing, trimming and planting, and work to repair driveways, walks, benches or other structures. Oversees equipment maintenance and transportation, and communicates with residential customers.
$61,014 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Landscape Enhancement Installer focuses on landscape enhancement projects on commercial properties, including planting, sod installation, PVC irrigation repairs, drainage improvements, and hardscape construction. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in landscape enhancement installation and is prepared to work in a physically demanding, team-oriented environmentResponsibilities:
- Maintain commercial landscape enhancements including trees, shrubs, flowers, sod, mulch, gravel, boulders, and other materials.
- Excavate manually with a shovel
- Perform drainage system repairs including catch basins and trench drains.
- Repair irrigation systems, including PVC piping, sprinkler heads, valves, and timers (e.g., Hunter).
- Daily upload of landscape service photos at all sites into company Portal to provide visual documentation of site conditions and all completed work.
- Operate company vehicles and machinery to transport materials and equipment to job sites.
- Work closely with Crew Leads and Managers to ensure project goals are met efficiently and accurately.
- Maintain, clean, and inspect tools, equipment, and vehicles according to company and safety standards.
- Ensure proper cleanup and restoration of job sites after project completion.
- Provide timely resolution of any landscape enhancement issues.
- Manage, prioritize, and effectively complete all contracted services while staying within the allocated amount of time they have been scheduled for each service.
- Ensure the safe use of all equipment and power tools, including trenchers, compactors, and saws.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and adhere to Cal/OSHA safety guidelines and company safety policies.
- Complete and submit accurate Inspection forms for Vehicle, Trailer, and equipment issued to and under your care.
- Utilize company software, emails, team chat, and portals effectively on provided mobile devices.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid California driver's license.
- DMV driving record (MVR) check required .
- Minimum of two years ' experience in commercial landscape construction or enhancement work.
- Basic knowledge of plants, shrubs, trees, and landscaping materials.
- Proficiency in safe operation, basic repair, and maintenance of all machines and tools used in landscape maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of drainage systems and smart irrigation technology.
- Proven work experience with irrigation system components and troubleshooting preferred.
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Prior experience operating heavy machinery, preferably landscape or similar equipment.
- Comfortable working outside in various weather conditions.
- Availability to work overtime or weekends as required.