Landscaping and grounds keepers

Landscape laborers will mow lawns using push and walk-behind mowers; trim grass around trees, flower beds, fences, and buildings using string trimmers; edge sidewalks and driveways with powered edgers; blow grass clippings and debris from hard surfaces using backpack blowers; pull weeds from plant beds by hand; spread mulch, topsoil, and compost with shovels and rakes; plant flowers, shrubs, and trees in prepared beds using hand tools; lay and roll sod by hand; prune small trees and shrubs using hand pruners and hedge trimmers; water plants using hoses or portable water tanks; load and unload plants, sod, mulch, fertilizer, and tools by hand and with wheelbarrows; collect and bag leaves, branches, and other yard waste; and clean and maintain work areas at the end of each day. Workers will use hand tools and small power equipment, including shovels, rakes, hoes, hand pruners, loppers, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, string trimmers, push mowers, and walk-behind mowers. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.