Landscaping And Groundskeeper
- Full-Time
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- BrightStar Property Maintenance Inc
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
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Skills we're seeking:
- Use hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas powered shears
- Use manual hand tools such as shovels
- Periodically operate heavy equipment, including skidsteer, excavator, and loader as directed by supervisor.
- Work from elevated heights such as an 8 A-frame ladder
- Use a hand shovel for extended period
- Moves soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers.
- Trims and picks flowers and cleans flower beds.
· Digs holes for plants, mixes fertilizer or lime with dirt in holes, inserts plants, and fills holes with dirt.
· Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
· Hauls or spreads topsoil, and spreads straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
· Waters lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler system, hose, or watering can.
· Applies herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and pesticides, using spreaders or spray equipment
· 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred but not required
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
- Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
- Work near or about natural bodies of water
- Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (weekend work required)
- Ability to work in extreme conditions temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
- Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
- Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day
Requirements:
- Must be at least 22 years of age for insurance purposes.
- Must have a valid driver's license with no serious traffic infractions on record
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Must pass background check.
- Must pass drug screen (including Marijuana for insurance purposes)
- Hard work is recognized and rewarded.
Availability to Work: Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs. The availability to work on weekends is a requirement.
- Speaks clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
- Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Maintains positive attitude. Responds to requests for service and assistance.
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
- Reacts well under pressure.
- Ability to read, write and interpret the English language. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employee
Applications can be completed in the office between 10:00am - 2:00pm Monday thru Friday.
3726 NW 15th Street
Lauderhill FL 33311
954-951-2500
Job Type: Full-time and Part Time
Salary: $100-$120 and up Per day based on industry experience
Employment references required.
WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE WITH A PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110.00 - $120.00 per day
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
Face Mask required
Temperature checks prior to entering the building
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
- On the road
Typical start time:
- 6AM
Typical end time:
- 4PM
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Company's website:
- www.brightstarsfl.com
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
- No