Crew Member
NCI is currently looking to fill positions for fulltime CREW MEMBER who will help to deliver great landscaping work for the customers. The LABORER is primarily responsible for performing a variety of work in the general maintenance and labor of landscape and groundswork. Work may vary depending on division worked, which may include maintenance, construction, installation, lawnwork, or masonry.
General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Follow detailed task instructions as provided by the Project Manager or Foreman.
- Work in a clean, safe and orderly manner: mowing, edging, grading, weed removal, pruning, leaf removal, watering, etc.
- Load and unload equipment safely from trucks daily and drive to work sites, if qualified to drive.
- Operate and care for various equipment including: lawn mower, edger, sweeper, trimmer, rototiller, chainsaw, sprayers, hand tools, etc.
- Haul and dispose of landscape cuttings and debris.
- Cultivate planting areas; install or replace turf, trees, plants, shrubs, ground cover, annuals, bulbs as instructed by Project Manager Foreman or Foreman.
- Plan and assist with installment of fencing, paving, rock or wood borders, as instructed.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines and follow all safety and work conduct rules.
- Remain on call for 24 hours to conduct seasonal snow removal work.
Qualifications include:
- Knowledge of turf management and maintenance practices to support the required tasks noted above; some knowledge of landscape installation preferred
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment and hand tools safely
- Ability to read and understand labels and other instructions; ability to write notes on work orders, as needed; ability to follow verbal and written directions and other instructions
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with co-workers
- Ability to have a reliable form of transportation to get to work and communicate transportation needs
- Minimum 1 year of landscaping experience, preferred
- High School Diploma or GED, preferred but not required