03/08/2016
Spears Landscaping is looking for a couple people, in the Nashville area, that’s responsible, hardworking, and who is willing to commute to the company office in the Nollensville/Smyrna area.
~~Responsibilities and Duties include:
•Using hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties to include: •Laying sod •Mowing lawns •Trimming shrubs •Planting •Watering •Fertilizing•Digging •Raking •Installing sprinklers •Installing landscape structures such as fences, lawn curbs, etc.Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to include:•Safeguard company assets from theft and misuse•Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulation•Maintain confidentiality of all company proprietary information•Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records
Skills/Abilities Required:
•Use hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas powered shears•Use manual hand tools such as pruners•Ride cutting/vacuuming equipment such as mowers•Use self-propelled lawn maintenance equipment•Work from elevated heights such as an 8’ A-frame ladder•Wear and operate a backpack blower (18 lbs.) for extended periods of time•Use a hand rake for extended periods of time•Drive a motorized vehicle•Operate machinery on public roads
Eligibility Requirements:
•6 months commercial landscape experience preferred but not required
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
•Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic•Work near or about natural bodies of water•Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 3 days/week•Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit•Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time•Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)•Ability to load/unload tarps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)•Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the dayWe are drug free and an EOE Employer by choice.
Job Snapshot
Employment Type Full-Time
Starting pay is open for discussion, and a guaranteed pay review after working 90 days for Spears Landscaping
Job Type General Labor, Skilled Labor - Trades
Education: H.S. Diploma, some college preferred
Experience: 6 months landscape work preferred
Industry: Lawn and Landscape Maintenance
Required Travel: None However- Must have reliable transportation to report to the company office.
John Spears
(615)330-9074
