Kaiser Gardens Inc. is looking for a Landscape Maintenance crew member to join our team. Currently, we have one 2-man crew that services roughly 25 maintenance clients, but we have many more clients in the queue waiting for maintenance services. We are looking to hire a 3rd person who will eventually become the foreman for a second 2-man crew, but first, they will work as a third crew member with our current 2-man crew until they learn the ropes and get comfortable with our company and clients. Once this is accomplished, this person will become the foreman for our second maintenance crew.
Required:
Customer service skills - must be very personable, confident, attentive, and self-directed, and be ready to take care of all client needs that arise, promptly and enthusiastically
Considerate and respectful of co-workers
Must be comfortable working within time constraints and scheduling as there can be up to 4 clients daily.
Must have extensive knowledge of organic gardening methods (IPM) and pest control modalities, as well as traditional methods.
Must have a thorough knowledge of pruning techniques for shrubs, perennials, evergreens, etc. Must have a trained, artful, sensitive approach to pruning
Irrigation background essential, including knowledge of controller programming, valve repair work, and system troubleshooting
Extensive knowledge of plant nomenclature
Lawn care - familiarity with mowing, fertilizing, fungus, pest, and weed control
Fertilizing - must know the correct type and time for fertilizing a wide variety of plants
Able to solve problems quickly, efficiently, and independently
Documented worker with a valid driver's license and clean DMV record
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Willing to work outdoors in most weather
Maintain truck, tools, and all equipment
