LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN

  1. Position description: The Landscape Construction Technician must have a positive, can-do attitude, be an eager learner, be conscious of safety requirements, work effectively as a team member, dress appropriately, be punctual, and follows all instructions given by the Landscape Construction Crew Leader.
  2. Reports to: The Landscape Construction Basic Laborer reports directly to the Landscape Foreman or Leadman.
  3. Skill set and educational requirements: The Landscape Construction Technician when fully trained will possess the following skill set and educational background:
  4. No previous construction experience needed.
  5. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
  6. Possess a clean driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy. (Preferred)
  7. Have a clean criminal record.
  8. Legal documentation to verify employment
    eligibility.
  9. Physically able to handle the work load of a Construction Laborer and have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
  10. Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
  11. Have reliable transportation to/from work.
  12. Responsibilities:
  13. Follows all instructions given by the Landscape Construction Crew Leader.
  14. Thoroughly understands and complies with company policy and safety manual.
  15. Reports any/all unsafe conditions or accidents.
  16. Properly and safely operates equipment.
  17. Works in a safe manner and reports any/all unsafe conditions to foreman and/or supervisors.
  18. Reports to work on time.
  19. Is a willing learner who seeks to master the basic skills of landscape construction.
  20. Reports to work in a clean, appropriate uniform and wearing the appropriate boots.
  21. Able to communicate with supervisor in a timely and thorough manner.
  22. Completes assigned tasks efficiently, thoroughly, and per company production rates.
  23. Able to use basic tools safely and properly: shovel, grading rake, spade, grub hoe, wheelbarrow, sod roller, etc.
  24. Continuing education requirement: minimum of 5 hours per year.
  25. Salary, bonus. and/or commissions:
    Commensurate with experience ($14.00 to $16.00 per hour).
  26. Success factors:
  27. Works hard and listens to all instructions given him or her by the Landscape Construction Crew Leader.
  28. Punctual.
  29. Eager to learn.
  30. Pays attention to detail