Crew Member

Description

Crew Member Job Description

Job Summary: The Crew Member will work side by side with other laborers and crew leaders to provide a quality landscape experience for our clients. May install and maintain the flowers, trees and green spaces of the assigned property. Crew Member responsibilities include monitoring the health of all plants and greenspaces, watering and feeding plants, trimming trees and shrubs, fertilizing, and mowing lawns, weeding gardens and keeping green spaces and walkways clear of debris and litter. You should know how to use and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers and fertilizers, while following health and safety regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have direct oversight over other personnel.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Install and maintain seasonal plants

Mow, trim and fertilize green spaces

Mulch, edge and weed gardens

Prune and trim trees and bushes

Maintain all gardening equipment and machinery, like mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers

Monitor and maintain the health of plants

Deal with pest problems that could damage plants

Keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter

Ultimately, you will make sure our gardens and green spaces are always healthy and beautiful.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Familiarity with landscaping design

Extensive knowledge of regional plant life

Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them

Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers

Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for landscaping

The ability to lift heavy objects

The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time

A love of the outdoors and plant life

A high school degree or GED

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the onsite Crew Member.

Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Stand for long periods of time.

Walk or run for long periods of time.

Repeat the same movements.

Bend or twist their body.

Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.

Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.

Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.

Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.

Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.

Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.

Understand the speech of another person.

See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.

The employee will also be required to lift and move up to 25lbs.

This job primarily operates in an outdoor setting.