Landscaper (Full Time) - Williamsburg Landing

Description

Do you take PRIDE in what you do?

Apply today to Williamsburg Landing where employees lead with: Passion, Respect, Integrity, Diversity & Excellence

The Landscaper, working under the direction and supervision of the Grounds Manager and Lead Groundskeeper, is responsible for the planting and upkeep of all grounds landscaping.

Pay rate starts at $16.00/hr and is commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows landscaping design for public areas and residences
• Prepares soil for planting of grass, shrubs, flower, and trees
• Lays sod, sows seed, and replants variety of plants
• Prepares compost, fertilizes plants as required
• Waters plants
• Mows lawn, trims shrubs, prunes trees, and removes dead plants
• Clears roadways of encroaching weeds, debris, sand and trash
• May pick up and dispose of trash
• Repairs irrigation pipes and valves
• Digs and lines drainage ditches, culverts, and trenches
• Lays decorative and functional stone, brick, and rock
• Keeps work area clean; disposes of fertilizer appropriately
• Serves as member of disaster and emergency response teams; fulfills assigned role in fire drills and for snow removal
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read and write proficiently and to follow verbal and written instructions; a minimum of one (1) year experience in landscaping work and operating landscaping equipment including snow removal equipment preferred; valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to maintain professional and cordial relationships with residents; dependable and capable of working well with minimal supervision; ability to sustain physical work including stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, and crawling for extended periods of time; ability to work overhead from ladders for sustained periods of time; ability to work full shifts outside exposed to all weather conditions; ability to regularly and safely lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds

BENEFITS (Full-Time Employees):

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FSA & HSA
• 403(b) Retirement Plan*
• 529 College Savings Plan*
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Legal Resources
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay*
• Corporate Wellness Program*
• Health Club & Spa Membership*
• Employee Education & Training Fund*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership*

* Part Time employee eligible

Williamsburg Landing is a non-profit, independent community offering a vibrant lifestyle for residents.

EOE/Drug Free/Tobacco Free

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