Landscape Worker Position

LANDSCAPE WORKER

Primary Responsibilities:

The Landscape Worker is tasked with the maintenance and care of all grounds, gardens, and planters within the co-op community. This role includes co-ordinating and supporting volunteer gardening members to ensure their tasks are effectively scheduled and executed. Key responsibilities include maintaining the appearance of planters, flower beds, and other landscaped areas by clearing debris, weeding, watering, and planting new vegetation such as flowers, trees, and shrubs. Additional duties include trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, mowing lawns, maintaining edges, raking leaves, and performing other general lawn care tasks. The Landscape Worker is also responsible for collecting and bagging organic waste for recycling and completing any additional tasks necessary to ensure the co-op gardens are well-maintained.

Key Duties:

• Spread topsoil, lay sod, and plant flowers, grass, shrubs, and trees.
• Perform lawn care tasks such as mowing grass, raking, fertilizing, watering lawns, weeding gardens, and pruning shrubs and trees.
• Support and assist volunteers by assigning tasks and providing guidance on garden maintenance.
• Ensure grounds are safe and accessible for both small and large equipment vehicles.
• Design garden layouts, manage soil preparation, and plant flowerbeds.
• Monitor and maintain gardening tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Maintain accurate daily written records of landscaping activities.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to work independently or under minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact respectfully, enthusiastically, and courteously with diverse groups of people.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions effectively.