Job Information
Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado Landscaper in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Description
Pay Range DOE: $17.00 - $20.00/hour
Work Schedule: (4) 10’s Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
This job is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
JOB SUMMARY:
Landscaper – Colorado Springs, CO 80907 – $17.00-$20.00+/hour
Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a love for creating beautiful landscapes? Apply to Goodwill Staffing and start working with reputable landscaping companies in Colorado Springs, as a Landscape Maintenance, Installation, and Irrigation Technician.
We are in need of several laborers. We need several for our clients' construction/installation department- experience in installation of landscapes (sod, rock, mulch, patios, walls, etc.). We need several for our clients' landscape maintenance department- experience in mowing, trimming, clean ups ,etc. preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities: Depending on which landscaper role.
Landscape Maintenance:
Perform routine landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, edging, pruning, and weeding.
Monitor and maintain plant health, identifying and addressing any issues promptly.
Seasonal clean-ups and debris removal to keep landscapes looking pristine.
Landscape Installation:
Assist in the installation of plants, trees, shrubs, and other landscape features according to design plans.
Work collaboratively with the installation team to bring landscape designs to life.
Ensure proper soil preparation and planting techniques.
Irrigation System Installation and Maintenance:
Install and maintain irrigation systems, including troubleshooting and repairs.
Adjust watering schedules based on weather conditions to optimize water efficiency.
Collaborate with clients to educate them on irrigation system usage and water conservation.
Hardscape Maintenance:
Perform basic repairs and maintenance on hardscape features such as patios, walkways, and retaining walls.
Assist in the installation of new hardscape elements as needed.
Client Communication:
Interact with clients in a professional and friendly manner.
Provide information on landscape maintenance schedules, irrigation practices, and answer client inquiries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements:
Previous experience in landscape maintenance, installation, and irrigation.
Knowledge of local plant species, horticultural practices, and irrigation systems.
Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
To perform this 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.
Education:
- High School or GED is preferred.
Experience:
For landscape maintenance or installer positions, at least one year of landscaping experience is required.
For irrigation tech, at least 1-2 years of experience in this position is required.
Other:
Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.
Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.
Physical Requirements
Attachment to Job Description
Job Title: 271 - GSS - Operatives Dept Number: 5450
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.
Guide to Physical Requirements:
Continuously (5-8 hours)
Frequently (3-4 hours)
Occasionally (1-2 hours)
Never
LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)
Heavy: 45 lbs & over: Frequently (3-4 hours)
Moderate: 15-44 lbs: Frequently (3-4 hours)
Light: 14 lbs & under: Frequently (3-4 hours)
CARRYING:
Heavy: 45 lbs & over: Frequently (3-4 hours)
Moderate: 15-44 lbs: Continuously (5-8 hours)
Light: 14 lbs & under: Frequently (3-4 hours)
PUSHING/PULLING: Frequently (3-4 hours)
REACHING:
Above Shoulder: Occasionally (1-2 hours)
At Shoulder: Continuously (5-8 hours)
Below Shoulder: Continuously (5-8 hours)
TWISTING: Frequently (3-4 hours)
BENDING: Frequently (3-4 hours)
KNEELING: Frequently (3-4 hours)
CRAWLING: Occasionally (1-2 hours)
SQUAT: Occasionally (1-2 hours)
CLIMBING:
Use of legs only (stairs): Occasionally (1-2 hours)
Use of arms & legs (ladders): Never
HEARING: Continuously (5-8 hours)
VISION:
Visual, close: Occasionally (1-2 hours)
Visual, distant: Occasionally (1-2 hours)
Visual, depth perception: Frequently (3-4 hours)
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping: Continuously (5-8 hours)
Fine Manipulation : Occasionally (1-2 hours)
Repetitive Movements: Frequently (3-4 hours)
WALKING: Continuously (5-8 hours)
STANDING: Continuously (5-8 hours)
SITTING: Never
SPEAKING: Occasionally (1-2 hours)
OTHER, please describe - N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)