Landscape Enhancement Crew Member

Full Time
Des Moines, IA 50313
Posted
Job description

Position Overview

This year-round, full-time position is an entry-level production role. Employee spends the majority of the time in the field under supervision of a Crew Leader.


What’s in it for me as an employee?

  • Year-round employment
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • On-the-job training
  • Learn new skills and cross-train with other departments
  • Support for achieving any department required certification within 90 days of placement
  • 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
  • Uniforms and equipment provided
  • 401(k), PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program

Green Season Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively with crew leader and crew members.
  • Learn to operate landscape/construction equipment.
  • Work in all adverse weather conditions.
  • Learn plant material and industry best practices.
  • Perform work with special attention placed on quality standards, adhering to safety program, and delivering the services as outlined by the crew leader.
  • Develop competency in operating equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks.
  • Perform the work requested by the crew leader in the timeframe requested and to the level of professionalism demanded by members of Team Perficut.
  • Work outside regular business hours as needs dictate.
  • Achieve any department required certification within 90 days of placement.
  • Use general, in-field technology.
  • Possess basic math skills
  • Other duties as assigned

Snow Season Responsibilities

  • Install and remove holiday lighting and décor
  • Maintain vehicles and equipment
  • Maintain Perficut facilities
  • Train to operate snow and ice removal equipment
  • Prepare for snow events – moving equipment, applying anti-icing agents, etc.
  • Remove snow from client sites by hand and with equipment
  • Apply deicing agents at client sites
  • Complete safety training and other various trainings for industry certifications and licenses

Characteristics Needed to Succeed

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to be added onto company’s insurance policy
  • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
  • Prior experience helpful but not required
  • Demonstrated ability to process and follow instructions
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team
  • Ability to learn how to use tools and equipment meeting operational safety standards
  • Ability to understand and carry out verbal or written instructions
  • Must be able to work in a safety aware environment
  • Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
  • Regular and prompt attendance required; Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed
  • Uniform deposit required

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Frequent lifting and carrying weights ranging from 25 to 50 pounds
  • Occasional lifting and carrying weights ranging from 51 to 100 pounds
  • Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, and stooping
  • Frequent standing
  • Occasional operation of equipment
  • Occasional sitting, climbing and reaching above shoulder height
  • Frequent repetitive hand movements/grasping
  • Good vision, corrected to normal
  • Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand required information and to perform job duties
  • Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work outside in all types of weather conditions; conditions include occasional extreme heat exposure due to natural climate. The noise level in each work environment will vary and could sporadically be loud.


Let’s Cut to the Chase

Since 1989, Perficut has been a force to reckon with in the landscaping industry. Since then, we have expanded into a site management company with endlessly growing roots. Our unrivaled passion for details and exceeding client expectations attracts the best around. We collaborate as a team to make the most meaningful impact with everything we do, in the most memorable ways. We don’t see this impact as a singular enterprise. We see it as the result of the efforts of a fabulous group of people working together with the drive needed to succeed. If you are interested in becoming inspired by hard work and fine details, you have found the right place.


The Perficut Way…

At Perficut, your success is our success and we are committed to your development. If you want to be a part of the greatest site management company in America with the opportunity to make a difference, this is the place for you! Our dedicated team of inspired individuals makes working here a great career experience, where your ideas and efforts count towards endless opportunities.


Interested? Great – Simply click on the ‘Apply for this Job’ link and take steps to change your tomorrow!


Pre-Employment Lift Test & Drug Screen Required

Proof of employment eligibility is required.

Perficut is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

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