Landscape Gardener

Job Description Job Description Seeking a landscape maintenance laborer that wants to grow with us. A gardener is a member of the landscape crew that supports the crew leader and performs the duties and tasks assigned to them by the crewleader and/or the owner, including mow, trim, blow, weeding, and other landscaping. The rate of pay depends on experience, starting at $10.00 per hour. The job is seasonal, though snow removal positions may be available in the winter. Field Operation/Responsibilities • Report to work on time. • Mow, trim, weedeat, and blow • Change and sharpen blades safely. • Remove loose trash and debris from landscape area before mowing. • Remove weeds from sidewalks, curb lines, and beds. • Remove dead flower heads from annual and perennial flowers. • Fuel equipment daily and record fuel usage. • Report property damage to Foreman or Lead Person. • Help crew load and unload equipment at the job site. • Review and sign time sheet weekly. • Remove tree suckers. Client Relations • Know who the client is. • Know where the client parks his/her car. • Be aware of walkways he/she uses to get to their office. • Always be courteous. • Always wear a clean uniform. • Know what to do if a client or anyone else asks a question. Quality Control • Learn how to mow patterns and change pattern each week without being told. • Remove trash from landscape areas. • Remove weeds from sidewalks, curb lines, and mulch beds. • Remove dead flower heads from annual and perennial flowers. • Learn the proper way to fertilize turf. • Learn to use the proper equipment for the job being performed. Equipment Use • Become certified in the training/certification program for the designated pieces of equipment (21” mower, 36” mower, 48” & 60” mower, riding mower, blower, edger and weedeater). • Learn to service/perform the necessary preventative maintenance on equipment. • Learn the proper loading and unloading of equipment. • Learn the proper way to change and sharpen blades safely. • Know exactly what fuel each piece of equipment requires. Safety • Attend/participate in company orientation program before performing any work. • Learn to adhere to all company safety rules/policies. • Must attend and participate in all tailgate meetings. • Learn the proper way to change and sharpen blades safely. • Must use appropriate safety equipment when necessary. • Has a “can-do” attitude • Gets a job done on time and knows or asks what to do next. • Volunteers to take on a new or different job, project or responsibility. • Goes beyond what is expected to do a better job. • Must be a “team player” and get along with co-workers • Takes advantage of the online training videos to get further qualifications and experience Requirements/Qualifications • Landscape maintenance experience is preferred, including experience on mowers, edgers, weedeaters, etc. • To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing duties, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills effectively; may read and interpret data, information and documents; observe and respond to people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; work under deadlines; and interact with others encountered in the course of work. • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. A drug test will be performed and may affect employment.

Location: Ogden, Utah, US

Posted Date: 8/23/2025