Landscaper

at  FirstService Residential

JOB OVERVIEW:

Perform general landscaping tasks including grounds clean up, mowing grass, maintaining gardens and other general duties to ensure the overall community landscaping is designed and maintained properly.

Compensation: $17 – $19 per hour

• FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client’s property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client’s directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a landscaper
• Knowledge of general landscaping methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to landscaping
• Able to use tools, equipment, and chemicals properly and safely
• Must be a team player
• Superior manual dexterity skills
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and adjust to incoming demands

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma preferred
• Prior experience as a landscaper preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Work will be primarily outdoors
• Able to work in various weather conditions such as heat, rain, cold, wind, etc.
  Work Location: Sun Village Community Association; 17300 N Sun Village Pkwy Surprise, AZ 85374
  Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 4 AM - 12:30 PM

DISCLAIMER:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

• Perform general landscape duties (cut grass, trim and edge around tress, maintain walkways, promote plant health) around the community and golf courses
• Complete landscaping to keep the outside of the building clean, safe, and beautiful
• Plant and maintain new decorative bushes, flowers, plans and shrubs
• Prune existing shrubs and trees to remove any overgrowth
• Apply fertilizer to lawns and plants when needed
• Spray lawn, shrub, and trees herbicides, and insecticides
• Clear debris and maintains driveways and walkways in safe condition
• Assist with the unloading of supplies and equipment during vendor deliveries
• Keeps job area clean and organized
• Sharpen tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shear
• Maintains, cleans, and properly stores landscaping equipment