About the job
Maas Verde’s Maintenance division is growing, and we want candidates to know that this is
not just an entry-level position this is a path toward a career in ecologically sustainable
landscaping with an entire career path available within the company’s Maintenance
Division!
The Landscape Maintenance Crew Member is an entry-level crew member in Maas Verde’s
Maintenance Division responsible for working with other team members on regular
maintenance visits which will include, but will not be limited to, the following : invasive
species and weed removal by hand, seasonal cleanups, and sometimes small installation
projects for existing and new maintenance clients.
Candidates with experience working with native plants and/or sustainable, ecologically
friendly landscaping are strongly encouraged to apply – anyone with a willingness to learn
about this beautiful and interesting branch of our native environment are also encouraged
to apply.
Responsibilities
Experienced in lifting heavy objects, using hand tools, constantly kneeling,
crouching, squatting, pushing, pulling, and walking
Experienced in planting small, medium, and large plants including groundcover,
shrubs, and small trees
Experienced in trimming and removing weeds, dead plants and trees, and other
general landscaping maintenance duties
Experienced in invasive grass and plant management through trimming, pruning,
removal, and herbicide application
Experienced in operating hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery to
effectively complete a given task
Experienced in working in a team to move large quantities of different landscaping
materials around the job site
Experienced in working on irrigation systems under the supervision of a licensed
irrigator will also be valued.
Qualifications
Non Negotiable for ALL Positions:
Authorized to work in the US and able to provide proof
Punctuality and consistency are both critical values of the Maas Verde Maintenance
Division – our clients have us at their homes, and it’s very important that the
successful candidate is punctual, works with integrity and is able to provide a
consistent presence to our regular maintenance clients and their colleagues
NO SMOKING on clients property or while actively touching/installing plant material
Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment
background and MVR check
Must have Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record and reliable
transportation
All field employees must complete First Aid/CPR and OSHA 10 courses upon hire, or
submit current proof of certification within the first 90-days of employment
Ability to lift, move, and maneuver heavy objects.
Ability to follow instructions
Education/Experience:
Level of Education: High School Graduate or GED
1-3 years’ experience in any of the following : landscaping, groundskeeping, arborist
work, or irrigation.
Work Environment:
Outdoor work environment while performing the duties of this job, the Landscape
Maintenance Crew Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud
LOCATION: 14500 Nutty Brown Rd., Austin, TX 78737.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday with the earliest start time of 6 am (possibly 7 am depending on the project manager’s request)
To apply, email us, or visit https://maasverde.com/careers/ to submit your resume.
