Landscape Construction - Landscape Laborer
 

JOB SUMMARY 

Responsible for completing landscape installation jobs of high quality and in an efficient manner. Landscape installation using hand or power tools and earth moving equipment. Perform a variety of tasks, which may include planting, sod laying, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, mulching and irrigation installation.  Safely operate equipment with all necessary personal protective equipment.

This is a full-time year round opening to replace core group vacancies. 

If you are seeking a temporary employment opportunity instead, please email hrsupport@cherrylake.com or stop by the main office to complete an employment application. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Digging holes and installation of plants, trees, grass and other plant materials.

• Mixes fertilizer and/ or compost as directed for planting.

• Installation of tree stakes as required.

• Hauling and installation of materials using wheelbarrow and a rake.

• Hauling and installation of edging, weed fabric, mulch, flagstone, ledge stone boulders, crushed granite, pavers, river rock, etc.

• Ability to operate landscape related tools i.e. weed-eater, mower, hedge trimmer, skid steer, plate compactor, pressure washer, etc.

• Check equipment before utilizing, and notify supervisor of damaged equipment.

• Waters plants, trees, lawns using a hose, portable sprinkler system or watering can.

• Builds forms for concrete, mixes concrete and/ or mortar as needed.

• Helps install masonry: concrete block, flagstone, pavers as needed.

• Places decorative boulders and stones.

• Must be able to use landscape related hand tools: rakes, shovels, broom, pick, axe, rock hammer, digging bar, wheelbarrow, hand pruners, loppers, machete, sod roller, etc.

• Maintain, cultivate and care of plant material owned or purchased by company.

• Operation, care, use and maintenance of all hand tools, power tools and construction equipment related to the trade.

• Lifting up to 75 pounds frequently throughout the workday

• Pulling and pushing materials and equipment.

• Stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time.

• Full range of mobility in upper and lower body; overhead reaching; ability to work in various positions.

• All other duties assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 3+ mths or direct landscape installation experience in commercial projects.  

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

REQUIRED LICENSES / HOURS OF WORK 

• Valid FL Driver’s License a plus
• Hours: Monday - Saturday as required.  Start and end times will vary depending on organizational needs. 

 

NOTICE 

CHERRYLAKE, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION.

DFWP & EOE