LANDSCAPE LABORER

Maintain grounds of residential, commercial, or public properties using hand tools and power equipment. Work is performed under close supervision of a crew leader. Duties may include any of the following: Lay sod, mow, trim, edge, and water lawns and ground level trees; Plant, prune, weed, fertilize, mulch, and maintain flowers, shrubs, and other vegetation; Dig, rake, and prepare soil for planting; Install or maintain sprinkler and irrigation systems, including winterizing and start-up; Assist in installation of decorative features such as retaining walls, patios, walkways, and rock gardens using mortarless interlocking blocks or pavers, drainage systems, irrigation systems, or planters; Gather and remove litter, leaves, and debris from grounds and work areas; Operate hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruners, hedge trimmers, and axes; Operate power equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, blowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, and sod cutters; Spray or spread commercial fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides under supervision; Follow landscape plans to determine layout of sod, plants, and decorative elements; Mulch, aerate, dethatch, and edge around flower beds, sidewalks, and driveways; Load, unload, and move materials, tools, and equipment to and from worksites; Maintain clean tools, vehicles, and work areas at the end of each workday; Worker will be exposed to weather, outdoors, noise, hot/cold temperatures and will need to wear common protective/safety equipment. The job w