Landscape Laborer

Mow, edge & trim lawns, using power mowers and edgers. Use hand and power tools to maintain lawns, including snow blowers, saws, trimmers, etc. Mulch, aerate, weed, grub and remove thatch.  Trim, weed and edge flower beds, walkways and walls, dig holes/trenches using hand tools with a max depth of 2.5 ft & width of 3 ft, for planting & irrigation systems.  Follow landscape designs, lay sod, sow grass, plant, spread topsoil and mulch. Install rock gardens, ponds, drainage & irrigation systems, temporary fences for worksties and planters. Employees will use the following tools to install these items and perform maintenance: skid steer, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, edgers, backhoe and trenchers. Employees will use the following materials: block; plant material; edging; brick/pavers (mortarless); decorative rocks to include, gravel, river rock, lava rock, flagstone, cobblestone and boulders (mortarless); PVC and poly pipe; and wire mesh, netting and fabric (used for temporary fencing). Maintain & winterize irrigation systems. Install mortarless segmental masonry. May operate motorized vehicles.  Involves loading and unloading tools and supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Involves working outdoors in all types of weather. Involves extensive standing, sitting or walking. Involves frequent stooping or bending. Involves repetitive movements.. Optional shared housing if available near the worksite at approximately $100.00 per week (subject to change based on local market/i