Landscaper

About This Role

This position involves assisting with the routine maintenance and upkeep of common areas within a beautiful island community. The role suits an individual who enjoys working outdoors, performing a variety of landscaping tasks, and operating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the routine maintenance of KICA common areas, including mowing, maintenance, installation, and growing of all plant material
• Prune large and small trees
• Water plant material
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers to turf grass and plants
• Remove invasive species
• Install plants
• Apply pine straw and mulch
• Operate all types of small power, hand equipment, and mowers
• Maintain fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment daily
• Report equipment problems or failure to the Head Mechanic immediately
• Return all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility
• Fill out daily equipment check-sheets
• Clean the maintenance areas
• Report any island conditions out of the ordinary
• Operate dump trucks, aerial lifts, tractors, and other large equipment
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor or crew leader
• Observe and follow all KICA safety policies and rules

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscaped area maintenance work
• Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work under supervision and solitary
• A pleasant attitude and customer service skills
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. (fertilizer bags, bales of straw, debris, etc.)
• Ability to walk over extended distances carrying equipment that weighs in excess of 20 lbs. (string trimmers, edger, backpack blowers and sprayers)
• Willingness to work in high heat, humidity, cold, dusty, and rainy conditions
• Willingness to be exposed to various insect bites (mosquitoes, flies, etc.) as well as caustic plants such as poison ivy and oak
• Ability to perform repetitive motion, bending over and kneeling for extended periods
• Willingness to work in areas where chemicals are being applied or stored
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and an equipment trailer
• Willingness to be exposed to loud noises and flying debris
• Willingness to work with equipment with spinning blades, string trimmers, sharp teeth and edges, and other small tools
• Willingness to work in close proximity to roadways with heavy vehicle traffic
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check
• Maintain a valid South Carolina Driver's License

Benefits

• Robust benefits
• Commute incentive pay
• 2 great health benefit plans to choose from, one option is free for employee-only coverage
• Dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance coverages available
• Life insurance, short-term, long-term disability, and employee assistance program provided at no cost to employee
• HSA employer contribution
• Paid holidays and accrued time-off
• Uniforms provided at no cost
• 401k contribution match, immediate vesting after 1 year
• Wellness benefits pay for fitness reimbursement, smartwatch contribution, and more

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am until 3:30pm

About the Company

KICA is a community association managing common areas on an island.