Landscape Design Build Crew Member in Upper Marlboro, Maryland at McHale & McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Job title: Landscape Design Build Crew Member

Reports to: Production Manager

Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Department: Maintenance

Primary Purpose:

The Landscape Design Build Crew Member for our Landscape Design Build Division would be a member of a crew of other laborers supported by a foreman. They will be responsible for performing a variety of work tasks (generally physical labor) to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. The landscape laborer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks. This position is full-time, reporting at 6:30 a.m.(start time can vary based on region) to the corporate office daily (Mon-Fri). This position requires Saturday work hours during peak season.

Major Responsibilities:

· Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project

· Operate various tools and equipment, including: chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.

· Assist in the construction of walkways, fences, decks, posts, etc.

· Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis

· Dig ditches or trenches

· Perform land-clearing activities

· Plant and maintain garden beds and lawns

· Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects

· Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and hand lifting/carrying

· Assist Crew leader with job-related tasks

· Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times

· Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

Working Conditions:

Physical demands require constantly moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to perform work. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials. Frequently required to stand and walk, lift and/or move up to 20 to over 50 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Constantly required to communicate with ability to talk and hear. Job will require constantly working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure to elements. This can include heavy to moderate noise, extreme proximity to moving equipment or machinery, proximity to electrical energy, exposure to tools and machines used in construction industries.

Requirements:

· Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner

· Effective communication skills

· Time management skills

· Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices

· Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team

· Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks