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Company

Sussex Tree Care
Address , Bridgeville, 19933, De
Employment type
Salary
Expires 2023-07-22
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
The position of landscaper carries the overall responsibility for maintaining the grounds or property using hand/power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: Sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler installation. The expectation of this professional is compliance with company policies, successful completion of all assigned tasks, and development of strong relationships with all team members.

Duties

  • Shovel snow from walks, driveways and parking lots, and spread snow melt in those areas.
  • Knowledge and skill required to properly “stake” trees.
  • Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features.
  • Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, and trimming & edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
  • Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge & brush trimmers, and axes.
  • Mix, spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees using hand or automatic sprayers.
  • Mow and edge lawns using power mowers and edgers.
  • Install drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, and planters.
  • Advise customers on plant selection and care.
  • Trim and clean flower beds.
  • Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges using shears, pruners or chain saws.
  • Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
  • Follow planned landscape designs to determine where lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
  • Haul or spread topsoil
  • Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in the spring.
  • Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees & shrubs, and apply mulch for protection using gardening tools.
  • Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
  • Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.

Qualifications

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must present a positive personal image
  • Self motivated team player