CONSTRUCTION LABORER

Responsible for working as a team member under the direct supervision of the Landscape Construction Site Supervisor. Responsible for completing construction landscape installation jobs in an efficient manner, promoting job worksite safety, providing excellent customer service, and exhibiting pride and quality workmanship.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Follows direction from Site Supervisor, working closely with Foreman and Crew Leader with installation of landscape construction projects.
Clears and back fills ditches and trenches for irrigation and drains.
Digs and back fills holes for plants, trees, and shrubs.
Performs handwork as necessary using a pick, shovel, rake, or other hand tools.
Performs erosion control.
Waters trees and plants.
Cleans drains, and tree wells.
Operates powered equipment.
Carries materials (e.g., sod, rocks, and plants).
Maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety.
Apply fertilizer
Perform general clean up and final grading.
Complete basic landscape maintenance activities.
Connects irrigation and drainage pipe.
Sets sod sprinkler heads, non-sewage catch basins, and tree stakes.
Provides excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to clients, work-site partners, and Company staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

SECONDARY ELEMENTS

Perform other related duties as assigned or as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver license.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to work in all weather.
1 year minimum previous residential and/or commercial landscape construction experience.
Experience in installing a variety of hardscape applications.
Knowledge of perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees.
Highly motivated, self-driven, and detailed oriented.
Must be professional in appearance and actions.
Great time management skills; available for seasonal long hours, weekends and although rare, potential holidays.
Ability to work effectively with individuals of differing backgrounds, knowledge, and skill levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands require constantly moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Frequently ascends/descends a ladder to perform work. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials. Frequently required to stand and walk, lift and/or move up to 50 to over 100 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Constantly required to communicate with ability to talk and hear. Job will require constantly working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure to elements. This can include heavy to moderate noise, extreme proximity to moving equipment or machinery, proximity to electrical energy, exposure to tools and machines used in construction industries.
Regular, predictable attendance is required.

To apply please complete the form below or call our office for assistance.