Maintenance and Enhancements Crew Member - Part Time

[Existing Vacancy] Wild Ridge Landscapes is an award-winning, mid-sized landscape company looking to add a crew member to our team.

Our landscape teams work together to maintain and create outdoor spaces. As an organization, we have an intentional focus on growing and mentoring staff, serving clients with excellence, and leaving a beautiful and lasting impression on our city.

Main Purpose of Job:

Our crews help to maintain beautiful outdoor spaces for our commercial and residential clients

Reports to:   

Crew Leader

We Offer:

Opportunities to grow and advance your career

Professional development and training

Excellent team environment with supportive management

Opportunities to work year-round

Requirements:

Experience and training in landscape maintenance, enhancements, or gardening

Some horticulture training is preferred

Ability to both take and give direction in a team environment

Must enjoy working outdoors

Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in their work

Be physically strong (lift min. 50 lbs) and a quick learner

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the Core Values of Wild Ridge Landscapes: Relationships, Integrity, Leadership, Professionalism, and Creativity

Grass cutting with riding and push mowers and trimmers

Execute landscape enhancements project installations such as planting, pruning, mulching, amending soil, grading, and sodding, as instructed by crew leads and managers

Remove weeds and plant material in small and large scale garden renovations

Drive a truck with trailer, and operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and efficiently

Assist with spring clean-ups, and leaf, litter and debris clean-up in fall

Ensure job sites are clean, safe, and organized throughout project duration.

Use Wild Ridge software for tracking hours and completing health and safety forms etc.

Leaf, litter, and debris cleanup required in spring and fall

Other tasks such as topdressing/overseeding/sodding etc.

Working Conditions:

In early spring and late fall maintenance crew members may be asked to work in cold weather temperatures where they need to dress warmly.

In mid summer maintenance crew members may be asked to work in hot weather temperatures and need to drink plenty of fluids, be responsible about sunscreen use, wear hats and ensure they take appropriate breaks.

In all seasons, crew members need to be prepared to be asked to work in rainy conditions and to bring appropriate gear such as rain jackets. 

Crews can expect to occasionally be exposed to chemicals such as gasoline and lubricants.

Physical Requirements:

Strength Guidelines

Crew members can expect to be asked to lift up to 50 lbs.

Motion Parameters

Crew members can expect to be on their feet for long periods of time. The job requires walking, squatting and kneeling. 

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Wild Ridge Landscapes Inc. is an equal opportunity employer proud of its diverse team.

Please contact [email protected], or call (343) 309-5449, if you require accommodation during the hiring process.

Apply now via our company website at https://wildridge.bamboohr.com/careers, or send your resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position.