Maintenance Crew Member / Gardener

Perform routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, pruning, and weeding. Plant and care for flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns. Operate and maintain landscaping equipment and tools. Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other treatments to plants and lawns. Assist in landscape installations and renovations. Ensure all work is completed to company standards and client satisfaction. Follow safety procedures and guidelines. Mow and edge lawns using power mowers and edgers. Trim and prune trees, shrubs, and hedges to maintain shape and health. Weed and mulch landscape beds. Plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, and trees. Water plants and lawns as needed. Clean and maintain tools and equipment. Assist with the installation of irrigation systems and other landscape features. Thoroughly understands and complies with company policy and safety manual * Properly and safely operates hand tools: hand pruners, pole pruners, hoes, shovels, rakes, hedge shears, wheelbarrow, etc. * Properly and safely operates power equipment: push mower, leaf blower, backpack blower, stick trimmers, etc. * Properly prune trees, vines, and shrubs * Stake trees and shrubs * Sharpen cutting tools * Load and unload trucks safely * Perform fertilizer application techniques * Works safely and reports any / all unsafe conditions to the foreman and/or supervisors Reports to work on time Follows all instructions from supervisor(s) promptly and efficiently Is a willing learner who seeks to master the basic skills of a maintenance worker Reports to work in a clean and appropriate uniform wearing the appropriate boots Able to communicate with supervisor in a timely and thorough manner Completes assigned tasks efficiently, thoroughly, and per company production rates Continuing education requirement of 5 hours per year Other duties as assigned