Landscape Crew Member - Stony Brook, NY
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**Landscape Crew Member - Stony Brook, NY.**

Location Stony Brook, NY Department Exterior Type Full Time Experience Entry Level ****Job Description****

**Job Title:** Landscape Crew Member

**Department:** Exterior Grounds Maintenance

**Location:** Stony Brook, NY

**FLSA Classification:** Non-Exempt

**Reports to:** Landscape Manager

**Status:** Full-time

**Position Summary**

As a member of a crew, performs general landscaping for assigned client locations (e.g. Hedge cutting, mowing, weed whacking, sweeping, leaf/debris collection). Ensures safety regulations and company policies are followed. Works as a team member to effectively and efficiently perform work that meets contracted work orders and meets customer satisfaction.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Properly clock in and out for each location as prescribed by Company policy

Perform landscaping activities including but not limited to mowing, weed whacking, hedge trimming, sweeping, pruning, edging, leaf/debris waste collection and disposal, general sidewalk, walkway cleaning

Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls

Safely use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes

Confirm water systems are working properly, ensuring proper irrigation, and perform general adjustments and/or report maintenance issues required

Ensure work performed covers all work outlined in the work order (contracted specifications)

Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders

Work as a team to perform services safely, and efficiently

Follow the assigned schedule

Provide excellent customer service

Ensure customer questions or concerns are quickly addressed through appropriate policy channels

May operate/drive sit on mowers and other small equipment

Follow all safety regulations as outlined for equipment operating

Follows Company policies, guidelines, and related safe handling of equipment and chemicals (for self, team, and public)

**Additional Duties and Responsibilities**

Additional duties assigned by Lead or Supervisor.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies**

*Knowledge:*

MechanicalGeneral knowledge of landscaping machines and tools, including their proper safe uses, repair, and maintenance

State safe handling and use of pesticides

*Skills:*

Able to safely learn to operate and control equipment

Able to take direction and follow-through

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Communication skills

Competencies:

Agile learner

Builds trust

**Educational Qualifications/Job Experience Requirements**

*Experience Required:*

General lawn maintenance experience required

Previous 1-2 years work experience preferred

**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**

*Schedule:*

May include weekdays/weekends/holidays as scheduled

*Physical requirements:*

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine

Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Static StrengthThe ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry an object up to 50 lbs.

Extent FlexibilityThe ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs

Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person

Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

*Environment:*

Outdoors and subject to performing work in inclement weather conditions within reason and safety

Varying temperatures and moisture levels

Works in and around mud and or snow, rain, and other outdoor ground conditions

Cleans up debris

*Travel:*

As a member of the crew (with the team - in Company truck)