Landscape Construction Laborer

at Brothers Grimm Landscape & Design Co
Location Akron, OH
Date Posted March 17, 2021
Category Default
Job Type Full-time

Description

Title: Landscape Construction Laborer

Department: Design Build 

Responsible To: Landscape Construction Foreman

Purpose of Job: Working hands on with a landscape crew to properly learn how to install landscape projects including patios, outdoor kitchens, plantings and other tasks.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Assist foreman with morning planning, loading and organization of the day
  • Maintain a positive work attitude
  • Learn the proper practices to install paver patios, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, plantings, retaining walls, ponds, waterfalls, landscape lighting, and others projects
  • Work as a team with the crew to complete the project within the estimated hours
  • Learn how to set up jobs, set grades, read designs and understand the basic company standards
  • Physical labor installing hardscapes & softscape projects
  • Operate various equipment including dump trucks, trailers, skid steer, mini excavator and power equipment
  • Be willing to learn and grow with the company
  • Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance

Job Requirements:

  • Must have a clean and valid Ohio driver’s license
  • Constant improvement through education and learning
  • OCNT or CLT recommended within 2 years of employment

Job Grade & Scale:

  • Hourly rate:  negotiable depending upon experience and education

 

Benefits Available:

  • Simple IRA plan, vacation, health insurance stipend, bonuses, advancement opportunities
  • Annual company events
  • Trade show participation, paid seminars & classes
  • Involvement with the Great Big Home & Garden Show in Cleveland, The Akron Home & Flower Show