Brian-Kyles is looking for 5 Full-time Landscape Technicians at 875 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain, Ohio 44055 and multiple cities within Lorain and Cuyahoga counties.
Job Purpose:
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or 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, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
Duties:
Duties include Gather and remove litter. Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes. Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin axle vehicles, light-duty or medium-duty trucks, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, or excavators, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws for landscaping projects. Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans. Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws. Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls. Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage. Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds. Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes. Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools. Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers. Rake, mulch, and compost leaves. Decorate gardens with stones or plants. Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste. Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features by trimming, planting. Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots, and spread salt in those areas. Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring. Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens. Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools. Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads or vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment. Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses. Advise customers on plant selection or care. Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place. Build forms, mix and pour cement to form garden borders. The job will require the worker to be exposed to weather/outdoor, noise, hot/cold temperatures and to wear common protective or safety equipment. The job will require the worker to have attention to detail, thorough in completing work tasks, cooperative, responsible, and reliable.
Special Requirements:
The job will require the worker to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, extensive
bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Term of Employment:
Entry level position and requires supervision. No education or prior work experience required. The standard work schedule is from Monday through Friday, 7:15AM to 4:15PM. Work on Saturdays required when necessary. The worker may be offered more than the stated hours per day, depending on weather and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact working hours. Workers will be paid no less than $16.00 per hour, with at least 40 hours per week. Overtime hours may be available depending on need and will be paid at $24.00 per hour. The employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Workers will be paid on Friday (bi-weekly) by check.
To Apply:
Email resume to: lmeans@briankyles.com ; Attn: Laura Means
In person: 875 N Ridge Rd. East, Lorain, Ohio 44055
Appt: (440) 934-4024
OhioMeansJobs Lorain County, 42495 North Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035; Ph (440) 324-5244
