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Horticulture Crew Member

Perficut
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Des Moines, IA 50340, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance

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  • The Horticulture Crew Member position is an entry-level role focused on outdoor landscape maintenance with a small team under a Crew Leader.
  • Candidates are expected to have a valid driver's license and a positive attitude, with the ability to follow instructions and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • The role offers a salary of $15 per hour and requires no prior experience, although obtaining a Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification within 90 days of hire is necessary.
  • Employees will benefit from 8 paid holidays, a PTO package, medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as opportunities for advancement and on-the-job training.
  • The job involves physical demands such as lifting, bending, and working in various weather conditions, with a focus on maintaining corporate landscapes and adhering to safety standards.
Position Overview
The Horticulture Crew Member is an entry-level production role. The Crew Member spends most of the time in the field working with a 2-3 person crew under the direction of a Crew Leader. 
 
Benefits
  • 8 paid holidays and PTO package
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • On-the-job training provided
  • Learn new skills and cross-train with other departments
  • Support for getting your pesticide applicator’s commercial certification
  • 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
  • Uniforms and equipment provided
  • 401(k) and Employee Assistance Program available to all employees
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), PTO and Employee Assistance Program available
Job Duties 
  • Maintaining landscape beds by weeding, watering, and leaf blowing
  • Planting and maintaining seasonal color in beds and containers
  • Basic ornamental pruning and perennial care
  • Removing trash and debris
  • Installing exterior and interior seasonal holiday decor
  • Other duties may include raking, insect control, edging, mulching, etc.
Day-to-Day Stuff
  • Performing work requested by the supervisor, in the timeframe requested, to the level of professionalism expected by members of Team Perficut
  • Adhering to quality and safety standards
  • Demonstrating willingness to learn how to operate equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks
  • Evaluating and reporting conditions that detract from the safety or aesthetic value of the property
  • Communicating effectively with supervisor, crew leader and crew members
  • Accurately recording hours worked on a daily basis in accordance with expectations
  • Meeting deadlines and following instructions and expectations expressed by supervisor or crew leader
  • Other duties as assigned
Characteristics Needed to Succeed
  • Valid driver’s license with eligibility to be added to Company’s auto insurance preferred
  • Obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification 3OT within 90 days of hire
  • Positive attitude and desire to make corporate sites beautiful
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal or written instructions
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and with a team
  • Ability to work outside regular business hours, as needed, including some weekends
  • Reliability. We need you to come to work on time, every day.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a crew member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the crew member is regularly required to:
  • Lift and carry weights ranging from 0 to 25 pounds with frequency
  • Occasional lifting and carrying weights ranging from 26 to 60 pounds.
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping
  • Frequent standing
  • Frequent walking throughout required work areas
  • Frequent repetitive hand movements/grasping
  • Occasional operation of equipment
  • Occasional sitting, climbing and reaching above shoulder height
  • Good vision, corrected to normal
  • Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand required information and to perform job duties
  • Demonstrated ability to process and follow instructions
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team
  • Ability to learn how to use tools and equipment meeting operational safety standards
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions
  • Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed
  • Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work outside in all types of weather conditions; conditions include occasional extreme heat exposure due to natural climate. The noise level in each work environment will vary and could sporadically be loud. 
 
The Perficut Way…
At Perficut, your success is our success and we are committed to your development. If you want to be a part of the greatest site management company in America with the opportunity to make a difference, this is the place for you!  Our dedicated team of inspired individuals makes working here a great career experience, where your ideas and efforts count towards endless opportunities.
 
Interested? Great – Simply click on the ‘Apply for this Job’ link and take steps to change your tomorrow!
 
 Pre-Employment Lift Test & Drug Screen Required
Proof of employment eligibility is required
Perficut is an Equal-Opportunity Employer
Qualifications
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