Job Description
Silver Hill is transitioning to a new Applicant Tracking System! If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your application through our Workday portal using the following link: Please note: Applications submitted through ADP will not be considered. Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced and diligent Landscaper to join our lawn care team. You must be comfortable operating lawn maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers, and understand how to water, fertilize, and prune decorative shrubs and plants. We pride ourselves in keeping our exterior safe and looking beautiful, so our team works in various types of weather conditions and performs maintenance duties to ensure employee safety during inclement weather by removing debris, snow, and ice from communal walkways and spaces.
Schedule;
- Monday through Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Mow grass and prune trees and shrubs
- Treat lawn and landscaping with pesticides to remove harmful insects
- Maintain the existing landscaping design and ensure plant survival
- Rake fallen leaves and remove debris
- Oversee maintenance repairs to equipment, landscape structures
- Follows written and verbal instructions from the crew leader and clients.
- Plants new flowers, trees, grass, hedges, and bushes.
- Maintains gardens and lawns, including mowing, trimming, pruning, raking, and weeding.
- Waters plants and lawns and add fertilizer as needed.
- Install outdoor lighting and sprinkler systems.
- Removes snow, ice, and leaves as needed.
- Builds and renovates stone pathways, patios, and ledges.
- Loads and unloads equipment and tools into work vehicles.
- Drives work vehicles while on-site
- Adheres to all safety precautions.
- Assists Maintenance crew as needed with interior and exterior building repairs
Qualifications:
- High school degree or equivalent
- At least 18 years old
- Previous experience in landscaping or groundskeeping a plus
- Must know how to operate lawn maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers
- Must pass background check and drug test
- Must have the ability to function optimally in a stressful environment, and the ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand, bend, and squat for extended periods and lift up to 55 pounds
- Must be able to work flexible hours during the winter to do snow removal as well as respond to emergency calls
Silver Hill Hospital ("SHH") is fully committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all present employees as well as for applicants in all phases of the employment process (recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination). Therefore, except in any cases of bona fide occupational qualification or need, SHH will act without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, past/present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, physical or learning disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law, (unless it is shown by supervisory personnel that a disability prevents performance of the work involved or may result in undue hardship) in all aspects of the employment process and relationship. This policy is based on the understanding that an applicant is able to handle the job requirements. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
Job Tags
Monday to Friday, Flexible hours