Landscape Laborer (Yampa Lawn Care)

Purpose:

The landscape laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks (generally physical labor) in order to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects and lawn maintenance services. . The landscape laborer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specific job tasks.

Responsibilities:

Positive Team Player

Work safely and in a responsible manner, with eager participation and initiative.

Demonstrate continuous growth through personal goal achievement.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.

Communicate to customers in a polite, professional, and courteous manner.

Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, job sites, and shop/yard areas.

If any equipment or vehicles are not operating correctly please notify immediately.

Effectively produce work

Dig ditches or trenches and perform land-clearing activities.

Maintenance of lawn landscapes (mowing, trimming, leaf blowing, fertilizing, overseeding, aerating, mulching, planting flowers, pulling weeds, etc)

Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects.

Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and hand lifting/caring.

Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.

Operate various tools including chainsaws, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, lawnmowers, weed whackers, leaf blowers, etc.

Periodically operate heavy equipment, including skid steers and excavators.

Behavior:

Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.

Highly alert, and demonstrates problem-solving skills.

Driven to improve efficiencies, with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

High attention to detail in technical specifications and written communication.

Intuitive critical thinker.

Highly structured in organization and time management, demonstrating initiative.

Skills

Effective communication skills (both verbal and written in English)

Demonstrate competency in specific materials, methods, tools, and equipment required to complete required tasks in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate basic math skills.

Requirements

GED/school diploma or equivalent

Cell phone

Arrive on time, ready to work, and dressed in uniform.

Perform work efficiently and effectively, required excellence in quality of work.

Ability to walk, stand, crouch, for long periods of time, and carry out strenuous physical tasks.

Desire to embrace and use technology

Valid driver's license and safe driving record

Work conditions

Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials.

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Repeatedly through an entire work shift and if any item is over 50 lbs ask for help to lift.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent stamina.

Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis.

Work outdoors in various conditions including heat, humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold.

Out of city limit work locations.

How to Apply:

Please call or text 970-846-0385 to schedule an interview or send resume to yampalawncare@gmail.com