Landscape Maintenance Specialist – Part Time

Earthscapes is a well-established landscape company, which has been serving the Central Coast for over 34 years. We are looking to fill a part-time position in our landscape maintenance department working four days per week. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and is self-motivated, knowledgeable, hardworking, honest and dependable with good communication skills.

The ideal applicant should have the following qualifications:

Minimum 3 years landscape maintenance experience and supervisory experience is helpful

Valid drivers license and clean DMV record

The ability to read, write and speak English, Bilingual is a plus

The ability to drive a utility bed truck, and towing a trailer is a plus

We are looking for a Landscape Maintenance Specialist to work on a team or individually providing high-quality maintenance services for our clients. We perform our tasks from a horticultural perspective, and we are looking for the right individual to join our team who can offer their current knowledge and skills, or we will train the right individual. Our broad knowledge base and horticultural skills are what set us apart from the average landscape maintenance service. We practice IPM (Integrated Pest Management) whenever possible and use organic pesticides and fertilizers to keep our landscapes healthy and beautiful.

Job Duties and Responsibilities for the Maintenance Specialist position:

Knowledge of plant material and their proper maintenance, which includes pruning trees and shrubs, mowing and edging lawns, deadheading flowers, cutting back perennials, trimming hedges, grooming succulents, and fertilizing plants as needed

Diagnosing disease and pest problems and offering appropriate solutions

Proficient use of battery powered landscape equipment and tools, including hedge trimmers, string trimmers, mowers, chain saws and blowers

Knowledge of irrigation systems and ability to make minor repairs and installations. And the ability to program and operate irrigation controllers.

The ability to keep accurate records of time and work completed

We work an 8 hour per day schedule from 8:30am – 5:00pm, 4 days per week. Training schedule would be: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. After the 60 day training period, the 4 days would be flexible, and could be Monday - Thursday, or Tuesday - Friday.

Compensation:

Competitive pay starting at $22-30/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Paid time off and paid sick leave benefits are available after 90 days of employment

Please email your resume and references to: cyndi@earthscapes.biz

(Important – Please include your phone number)

Or mail your resume, references and phone number to:

Earthscapes

PO Box 6869

Los Osos, CA 93412

Or call: (805) 545-9600