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PackMan Landscaping

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Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Specialist

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$12 - $22/hr

Mulching, pine straw installation, and hedge trimming/pruning. * Professionalism: Maintain equipment and represent Packman Landscaping with a positive attitude on client sites. Qualifications:

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PackMan Landscaping

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Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Specialist

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$12 - $22/hr

Mulching, pine straw installation, and hedge trimming/pruning. * Professionalism: Maintain equipment and represent Packman Landscaping with a positive attitude on client sites. Qualifications:

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FOUNDERS GROUP MCC

GREENSKEEPER PT-MYRTLEWOOD

Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

Spread pine straw and mulch, spray weeds. Promote a positive working environment and relationship with all team members in all departments and divisions. Additional duties as deemed necessary. Must ...

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How much do pine straw jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for pine straw in the United States is $45.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are pine straw jobs?

Pine straw jobs typically involve the harvesting, baling, transportation, and installation of pine needles (pine straw), which are used as natural mulch in landscaping. Workers may collect fallen needles from pine forests, bundle them into bales, and deliver or spread them at residential or commercial properties. These jobs are common in southeastern U.S. states where pine trees are abundant and pine straw is a popular landscaping material. Tasks can be physically demanding and may require knowledge of proper mulching techniques to ensure effective coverage and weed prevention.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for a Pine Straw Installer and what challenges might they encounter on the job?

As a Pine Straw Installer, your daily responsibilities include delivering, spreading, and arranging pine straw mulch at residential or commercial properties. You'll often work outdoors in varying weather conditions and may need to lift and carry heavy bales. Challenging aspects of the role can include managing large or uneven landscapes, ensuring even coverage for a professional appearance, and maintaining good customer communication. Teamwork is essential, as projects are typically completed with several crew members to meet deadlines efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pine Straw Installer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Pine Straw Installer, you need strong physical stamina, attention to detail, and basic landscaping knowledge, often gained through on-the-job experience rather than formal education. Familiarity with landscaping tools such as rakes, wheelbarrows, and measuring tapes is necessary for efficient installation. Good communication, reliability, and teamwork are valuable soft skills that help coordinate with clients and coworkers. These abilities ensure the timely, accurate, and safe installation of pine straw, enhancing landscape appearance and customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Pine Straw vs Landscape Laborer?

AspectPine StrawLandscape Laborer
Primary RoleInstalling and maintaining pine straw mulchPerforming various landscaping tasks including planting, mulching, and cleanup
Required SkillsKnowledge of mulch installation, basic landscaping toolsGeneral landscaping skills, physical stamina
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, mulch installation sitesOutdoor and sometimes indoor landscaping sites
CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required

While both roles involve outdoor work in landscaping, Pine Straw specialists focus specifically on mulch installation using pine straw, whereas Landscape Laborers perform a broader range of landscaping tasks. Both roles are essential in maintaining outdoor spaces and often overlap in work environments.

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After School Program - NE_Boys and Girls Club 1-350

After School Program - NE_Boys and Girls Club 1-350

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High Point, NC

$12.75 - $15.50/hr

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Posted 20 days ago

Transportation Security Administration rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 233 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 274 rated public sector bodies

Job description

After School Program Aid

THE SALVATION ARMY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB CODE: DATE:06/12/2020

JOB TITLE: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PROGRAM AIDE

INCUMBENT

REPORTS TO: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR

LOCATION: HIGH POINT, NC

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in
facilitating and monitoring recreational activities of the Boys & Girls
Club; supervises and coaches sporting events; transports patrons to and from
the Club; assists in maintaining the Club facilities, equipment, and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This
job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential
functions and requirements of this position.
The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities
and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Opens/closes the
Club in compliance with established operating hours; ensures the center is
properly secured during non-operating hours.

Prepares and
maintains a schedule of Club activities in an accurate and timely manner.

Supervises
patrons visiting the Club and participating in programs; ensures that patron's
behavior remains consistent with club rules and regulations.

Supervises and
coaches football, basketball, and baseball games; leads and motivates players
to exhibit good sportsmanship.

Transports
patrons to and from the Club; observes good driving habits at all times in
order to ensure the safety of patrons and The Salvation Army vehicles.

Assists in
maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the Club facilities and grounds;
maintains ball fields; mows and trims grass; trims trees and shrubs; rakes,
loads, and hauls leaves and pine-straw.


Reports any
injuries to the supervisory immediately and instructs the injured party to
complete an incident report.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes and
submits monthly statistics form in an accurate and timely manner.

Performs other
related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

General Office
Equipment Recreational
Equipment

Lawn and Garden
Equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school
diploma or G.E.D.,

and

six months
experience coaching and supervising athletic events and experience maintaining
grounds,

or

any equivalent
combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State
Drivers' License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the
standard rules and techniques of athletic sports such as baseball, basketball,
and football.

Ability to build
effective and positive relationships with people of all ages.

Ability to lead
and motivate people participating in recreational activities.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet
attendance requirements.

Ability to read,
write, and communicate the English language.


Ability to
perform various yard work including raking, loading, and hauling grass, leaves,
pine straw, dirt, etc.

Ability to
operate yard maintenance equipment.

Duties are
usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a
frequent change basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is
performed in a indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be
physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts
associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a
church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army
to undermine its religious mission.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

The purpose of a job
description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular
job within a specific department. Job
descriptions are used to recruit, train, and evaluate employees.

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