General Laborer - Landscape

Landscape Maintenance Technician / General Laborer Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Job Type: Full-Time Industry: Landscape Maintenance / Groundskeeping About the Position We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals to join our landscape maintenance team in Port St. Lucie. This is a hands-on outdoor position for someone who takes pride in their work, can handle the South Florida heat, and understands that professional landscaping is about more than simply cutting grass. Our crews are responsible for maintaining residential and community properties to a high standard while working safely, efficiently, and respectfully around our customers' homes. Previous landscaping experience is strongly preferred, but we are willing to train the right person who shows up consistently, works hard, takes direction, and wants to learn. What You'll Do As a Landscape Maintenance Technician, your daily responsibilities may include: • Operating commercial lawn mowers safely and efficiently • String trimming around buildings, trees, landscape beds, fences, signs, and other obstacles • Edging sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and landscape beds • Using backpack and handheld blowers to leave properties clean and professionally finished • Trimming shrubs, hedges, palms, and ornamental plants • Performing basic pruning and plant maintenance • Removing weeds from landscape beds and other areas • Planting flowers, shrubs, and other landscape materials when needed • Spreading mulch, soil, fertilizer, and other landscaping materials • Identifying common turf, plant, irrigation, pest, and landscape problems • Recognizing excessively wet turf and avoiding unnecessary lawn damage or rutting • Working carefully around irrigation heads, lighting, vehicles, windows, AC units, decorations, and other customer property • Performing basic maintenance and daily inspections of landscaping equipment • Loading, unloading, and securing equipment and materials • Keeping trucks, trailers, equipment, and work areas clean and organized • Following crew leader instructions and established property-maintenance procedures • Following all company safety procedures Equipment You May Use Depending on your experience and position, equipment may include: • Commercial zero-turn and stand-on mowers • Walk-behind mowers • String trimmers • Stick edgers • Backpack blowers • Hedge trimmers • Pole saws and pruning equipment • Hand tools including shovels, rakes, pruners, and wheelbarrows • Landscape trailers and equipment • Basic irrigation equipment Employees are expected to operate equipment responsibly and report mechanical or safety concerns immediately. What We're Looking ForPreferred Experience Previous experience with any of the following is a plus: • Commercial landscape maintenance • Lawn mowing • String trimming and edging • Shrub and hedge trimming • Palm and ornamental plant maintenance • Irrigation systems • Plant identification • Fertilization or pest-control operations • Landscaping equipment maintenance • Residential community or HOA landscape maintenance Applicants with professional landscaping experience should be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge during the interview and hiring process. Physical Requirements This is an active outdoor job. You must be able to: • Work outdoors in Florida heat, humidity, sun, and changing weather conditions • Walk and stand for extended periods • Bend, kneel, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday • Regularly lift and carry landscaping equipment and materials • Perform repetitive physical tasks safely • Maintain a steady work pace throughout the day Reliability Matters Our customers depend on us to maintain their properties on schedule, so attendance and punctuality are extremely important. We are looking for employees who: • Arrive on time and ready to work • Have dependable transportation • Communicate when problems arise • Follow instructions • Work well as part of a crew • Take care of company equipment • Respect customers and their property • Can accept constructive feedback • Stay productive without constant supervision • Take pride in leaving every property looking better than they found it Safety Expectations Employees must: • Wear required personal protective equipment • Operate equipment according to company procedures • Remain aware of vehicles, pedestrians, coworkers, pets, and property • Inspect work areas for hazards before beginning work • Avoid directing debris toward people, vehicles, windows, or buildings • Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately • Follow chemical labels and company procedures when working around fertilizers or landscape chemicals • Stay properly hydrated and recognize signs of heat-related illness What Makes Someone Successful Here You do not need to know everything about landscaping on your first day. What matters most is that you are: Dependable. Coachable. Productive. Safe. Respectful. Employees who demonstrate strong work ethic and develop their landscaping and equipment skills may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and advance within the company. Hiring Process Qualified applicants may complete: • Initial interview • Basic landscape knowledge assessment • Equipment and safety discussion • Practical skills evaluation when appropriate Experienced applicants may be asked to demonstrate proper mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, pruning, equipment inspection, or other landscaping techniques. Apply Today If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in physical work, and want to be part of a professional landscape maintenance team, we encourage you to apply. Experience is valuable. Reliability and attitude are essential. Pay: From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 – 50.0 per week Benefits: • On-the-job training People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Language: • English (Preferred) • Spanish (Preferred) Work Location: In person