Job Purpose The Landscape Laborer performs various tasks related to landscaping and grounds maintenance to enhance the appearance and functionality of Thompson + Hanson’s clients as well as their own property grounds. Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The primary job duties and responsibilities of the Landscape Laborer include but are not limited to the following:
Required Education and Experience Thompson + Hanson requires minimal education and no previous work experience for this position. The incumbent may also be bilingual and not fluent in English, though it is helpful to be fluent in English. Qualifications:
Working Conditions The landscape laborer typically works outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain or snow, depending on the season. The company will notify their employees if extreme weather conditions are unworkable for the day/week in advance. However, should the weather permit workable, it is expected to be exposed to outdoor weather in extreme heat or cold, high places such as roof tops, sounds or noise levels that may be distracting and uncomfortable. Landscape laborers are expected to use herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides and any related products to complete the job and can be exposed to hazardous equipment. The risk of using such products and equipment are acquiring minor burns, cuts, bites or stings or exposed to extremely bright or inadequate lighting. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is regularly required to bend, twist the body, keeping or regaining their balance, making repetitive motions such as standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, walking and running. The incumbent may also be required to push/pull certain objects, bend or stoop to pick up objects, climb ladders, scaffolding and stairs, grasp or squeeze to hold onto railings or items, and move or lift objects up to 75 pounds such as large pots and equipment or multiple plants. The incumbent is expected to also be knowledgeable in using the following tool but not limited to: lawn mower, rakes, pruners and shears, hedge trimmers, weed whackers, blowers, power saws: chain and pruning, hand or power tools, tillers, spreaders such as mulch, rotary, and sand, wheelbarrows and wagons. |