Background Investigation, Blowers, Construction, Detail Oriented, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Gardening, Landscaping, Lift/Move 80 Pounds, Organizational Skills, Schedule Development
Weidner Apartment homes is currently seeking a Seasonal Landscaper to work at a few of our properties during the summer months. The ideal candidate will be able to work full-time from April until October. We are looking for someone who is physically fit, enjoys spending time outdoors, and is not afraid of a little dirt.
Responsibilities will include:
- Mowing, edging, fertilizing and re-seeding lawns, water plants manually as directed
- Maintaining and pruning shrubbery and trees to pristine appearance
- Maintaining flower beds including installation, removal and pruning of plantings
- Manage irrigation watering schedule, make necessary repairs of line and sprinkler heads
- Rake and remove leaves, blow debris from sidewalk and parking areas
- Maintaining all landscaping equipment including oil maintenance, sharpening of blades and keeping all equipment in proper working order
Qualifications include:
- Experience in landscape maintenance, landscape construction and irrigation
- Ability to safely operate landscape machinery including but not limited to: riding lawn mower, edger, chainsaw, power hedge trimmer and blower
- Knowledge of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals, skilled in pruning styles and techniques
- Working knowledge of English, detail oriented and well organized
- Able to life and carry up to 80 pounds, able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds
- Prompt with regular attendance, maintaining a professional appearance at all times while on duty
- Able to work outdoors (constant) in all weather conditions
- Must agree to a criminal background check and a drug test