Job: Maintenance Laborer

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Jobing Description

Laborers range from semi-skilled to skilled workers whose duties include but are not limited to handling the materials for irrigation, planting, pruning and maintenance. Laborers are generally needed on virtually all types of landscape projects. A laborer must know how to work with his/her hands and with tools such as shovels, rakes, and general landscape hand tools. Laborers assist in keeping sites clear and clean, weeding, edging, mowing, blowing and trimming, and perform a variety of other functions when requested.

Skills / Requirements

Education: GED or High School Diploma preferred, but not required. Experience: None required, however, pay based on experience Language skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English or Spanish. Math skills: Not required.
Physical requirements: Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50-80 lbs., carry materials, bend, twist, kneel, climb, and balance. Ability to walk at a brisk pace and work in a kneeling position for extended periods of time. Ability to work in the rain and in extreme temperatures. Ability to withstand dust, pollens and gas fumes on a daily basis.
Other: Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to arrive on time to work and to work an 8-hour day. Ability to provide own transportation to and from the job site, or to and from the office if assigned to ride a company van to the job site. Ability to respond appropriately to supervisors and co-workers. Although typical workdays are Mon-Fri, must be able to work the occasional weekend.