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Landscaping Laborer
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What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$43,985 / year median in Washington
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Landscaping Laborer AtWork!
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Full Job Description Summary:
AtWork! Landscape crews work independently with guidance from the Crew Supervisor and Director of Operations to meet or exceed customer expectations. The Landscaping Laborer performs a variety of landscaping maintenance work, such as raking, mowing, edging, pruning, and weeding, on commercial contracts.Summary of Essential Job Duties:
Tasks- Perform various landscaping maintenance duties on customer contracts as specified(i.e. mowing, weeding, edging, raking, clearing debris, etc.). Demonstrate proper use of landscaping equipment, materials and supplies. Coordinate workflow with guidance from the Crew Supervisor to ensure completion of contract requirements and deadlines.
- Observe all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
- Ensure completed work meets specified quality standards.
- Report material, tool, and equipment repair needs as well as any malfunctions and shortages to the Crew Supervisor.
- Model appropriate standards of conduct and act ethically. Equipment Skills for this position
- Gas Mower
- ability to operate safely and mow in straight line without gaps.
- Line Trimmer
- ability to operate safely and trim grass evenly at variable speeds. Know when to feed more line.
- Back Pack Blower
- operate safely while using variable speeds to gather leaves and blow hard surfaces cleanly.
- Rake
- ability to rake debris/leaves into a pile; load onto tarp/garbage bin; continual for 10 min, no stoppage.
- Hula (stirrup) Hoe
- operate with enough pressure to cut the roots of weeds; continual for 10 min, no stoppage.
- Litter Grabber
- ability to pick up litter in a specified area without missing pieces of garbage. Necessary Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to complete job tasks.
- Reliable attendance.
- Dependability
- be responsible, fulfill obligations and maintain work schedule.
- Multi-Limb coordination and Arm-Hand steadiness.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently with little supervision.
- Display a good-natured, cooperative attitude to achieve team goals.
- Ability to understand instructions.
- Listening
- can give full attention to what others are saying, asking questions as appropriate.
- Able to convey information effectively.
- Ability to record time and attendance. Education and Experience
- Some experience in landscaping industry (Preferred)
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred) Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Ability to pass a DSHS Background Check in alignment with AtWork!'s policies. Work Environment and Physical Demands The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to maneuver and load commercial landscaping equipment onto trailers and trucks.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception.
- Ability to hear instructions and follow directions.
- Physical stamina is required.