Lead Landscaper

A landscaping business is expanding and looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team to help with gardening and landscaping duties. The expected work-load will be 32 to 64 hours per month (8-16 hours per week) and may increase depending on client demand. This is a part-time seasonal position with flexible work hours. The job runs from the beginning of May to the end of October.

We are a small, sustainably focused full service landscaping company providing landscape planning, design, restoration, installation and maintenance services within Durango and the Four Corners Region.

Job duties include: assistance with plant maintenance and installation.

Landscape installation work involves installing trees, shrubs and flowers. Installation of hardscaping such as patios and/or pathways as well as edging and accent rocks/boulders. Prep work such as grading, removing existing plant and landscaping material will also be required. This specific position requires use of heavy machinery including a fork lift and skid steer.

Landscape maintenance work involves pruning, deadheading, upkeep of plant beds, weeding, fertilizing installing annual plants and flowers, amending soil, applying mulch, running errands, picking up or ordering supplies, and assisting with other landscaping duties as needed.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

Supervise 2-3 members of the field crew staff.

Regularly interface with staff, vendors, subcontractors and clients

Uphold safety and landscaping protocols out in the field

Provide regular updates to crew, management and the owner

Ensure high quality execution and service

Order and/or place holds on materials and supplies in a timely manner

Submit daily project reports to management

Landscaping work requires frequent bending, shoveling, lifting heavy items and exposure to inclement weather.

This job is ideal for someone that already has a part-time job but wants additional hours. The work will vary from week to week so one week you may be doing maintenance work and the next week you'll be helping with landscape installation work but you are guaranteed at least 8 hours per week and possibly more. You can pick the days of the week that are best for you.

Benefits of the position

Flexible work hours

Competitive wage starting at $18/hour with the possibility of a pay raise and advancement

Holidays off

Paid-on-the-job training and professional development

End of season bonus

Get your winters off to play

Qualifications

Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent

Must have at least 2 years of prior landscaping experience

Must have experience operating heavy landscaping equipment such as a fork lift, skid steer, mini-ex, mini-skid and know how to use and install their attachments.

Must be familiar with loading and transporting plant and landscaping materials

Must have prior experience planting trees

Must have experience installing patios, pathways and edging

Familiarity with reading and interpreting landscape design drawings and construction documents

Experience and knowledge of landscaping practices and plants for this area.

Some experience with grading and drainage and understanding slope

Eligible Candidates Must

Be willing to learn, or adapt to, the practices of this business

Have a working computer and smart phone

Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Be able to communicate effectively to business owner and coworkers via phone and email

Have a mobile phone available for work purposes throughout the day

Be comfortable working alone or with others

Have a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and energy to work physically all day

Be okay with working in inclement weather

Be able to lift 30-50lbs

Have access to reliable transportation to work and throughout the work day

Promote and uphold the mission and values of the company

Present themselves professionally and treat crew, clients and vendors with respect and kindness.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is

Punctual, honest and reliable

Happy working outdoors and getting their hands dirty

Positive

Interested in creating beautiful, functional and restorative landscapes

A team player but also okay with working alone when needed

Adaptable/flexible enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Organized and detail-oriented

Achievement-oriented enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

Autonomous/Independent enjoys working with little direction

Those interested in the position should submit a resume with 3 references no later than April 30, 2021