Landscaper

Overview

The On-Call Landscaper plays an important role in maintaining the group for both The Salvation Army Corps and Quarter and keeping a safe environment for the staff and public within our properties. The On-call landscaper must be available to receive calls on short notice and be ready to work when emergency rises. The role involves frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, and operating cleaning or maintenance equipment. Exposure to seasonal weather during snow removal and other exterior tasks is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, and edging lawns at both corps and Quarter
• Provide snow plowing services during winter months to keep both properties accessible including corps parking lot, sidewalks, and driveways.
• Conduct tree care activities including tree trimming, pruning, and removal as needed.
• Fall and Spring Clean-up: including but not limited to rake leaves and other debris, pruning, mulching, etc.
• Assist in other groundskeeping activities, such as seeding, fertilization, and watering lawns
• Responding to damage caused by severe weather such as flood damage, falling branches, etc.
• Report any concern to administration about issues and/or potential issues on the properties that need to be addressed.
• May make minor repairs to corps building and Quarter.
• Any other duties as shall be required by the supervisor or Administration

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in landscaping maintenance.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be available to work when called upon