Landscape Construction Crew Member

  • Full-Time
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Perficut
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Landscape Construction Crew Member


30-60-90 Day Retention Bonus


$17+ per hour


Perficut, Who Are We?


Perficut is working to become the leading site management company in America. On our way to number one, we are transforming the green industry from the inside-out with a dependable, adaptable, proactive approach that creates greater value for our clients while delivering unexpected results worth remembering.


Our company is managed by a highly entrepreneurial and progressive leadership team that is fueled by a level of passion that is uncommon in our industry. Our managers are constantly hunting for solutions that improve the quality of our services and the satisfaction of our production team, while streamlining our processes and efficiency to maximize value. When a new idea or technology can be used to improve the delivery of our services, we implement it. If it doesn’t yet exist, we create it.


Perficut is a member of the Top100, LM150 and SNOW 100. It has more ASCA-certified snow professionals than any other company in the world. It was the first company in the region to have a quality management system certified under the rigorous new standards of ISO-SN9001 and is the only firm in the Top100 to have a member of its senior management team dedicated to continuous process improvement.


If you’re inspired by the future of the green industry and are driven to start creating it today, Perficut may be a fit for you. To learn more about our exciting career opportunities visit Perficut.com today.


Position Overview


This department has specialized positions that require attention to detail and a passion for plant-life, if you take great pride in planting, seeding, watering, and overseeing plant-health ~ this may be a great fit for you!


The construction/landscape department conducts all work in the field and the primary functions include, but are not limited to: planting, seeding, soil preparation, installations, erosion control, and operation of seeding equipment. Knowledge of hardscapes and operation of other specialized equipment is helpful but not necessary ~ we will train the right individuals!


This is a seasonal position that may have a reduction in hours certain times of the year (winter). During this time the primary function will change to support business needs to include snow removal.


Day-to-Day Stuff:

  • Installation of planting, seeding, soil preparation, erosion control, and operation of seeding equipment
  • Knowledge of hardscape materials and the ability to assemble is extremely helpful
  • Adhere to quality and safety standards
  • Demonstrates competency in operating basic landscape hand tools or power tools
  • Meet deadlines and expectations expressed by manager or foreman
  • Effectively communicate with manager, foreman and crew
  • Accurately record hours worked on a daily basis, as expected
  • Other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:


  • May need a valid driver’s license and have the ability to be added onto companies insurance policy
  • Demonstrated ability to process and follow instructions
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team
  • Ability to learn how to use tools and equipment meeting operational safety standards
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions
  • Regular and prompt attendance required
  • Ability to work alternate hours and travel to multiple locations (occasionally and as needed)
  • Must be available for extended hours during snow events; mandatory overtime
  • Uniform deposit required

Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day with the ability to be mobile throughout required work areas. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs. The employee will be required to generate up to 125 lbs of push/pull force when maneuvering various equipment/supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work outside in all types of weather conditions; conditions include occasional extreme heat exposure due to natural climate. The noise level in the work environment can be loud; vibration levels are moderate.


The Perficut Way…


At Perficut, your success is our success and we are committed to your development. If you want to be a part of the greatest site management company in America with the opportunity to make a difference, this is the place for you! Our dedicated team of inspired individuals makes working here a great career experience, where your ideas and efforts count towards endless opportunities.


Interested? Great – Simply click on the ‘Apply for this Job’ link and takes steps to change your tomorrow!


Pre-Employment Lift Test & Drug Screen Required


Proof of employment eligibility is required.


Perficut is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

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