Lawn Mowing Technician

Premier Property Maintenance, Inc.

Saint Paul, MN

$18 to $26 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Summary

A Lawn Mowing Technician performs services such as lawn mowing, clean-ups, mulching, trimming, landscape maintenance, pruning, trimming, leaf clean-ups, and similar tasks. Our Landscape Technicians work in a crew of up to 5 persons. Our ideal candidates will align with our core values which are, integrity, quality workmanship, pride in a job well done, always growing, and team players.

Job Details:

Pay starts at $18 per hour, a higher pay rate may be available if you have industry experience. $1 per hour increase after 90 days and positive review from your supervisor.
There is a $500 sign-on bonus for drivers as well as a weekly driver bonus for qualified individuals
We work Monday-Friday starting at 7:30am (length of day varies based on the weather & job)
The typical workweek is 40-50 hours, with overtime paid after 40 hours per week.
There is a potential for weekend / holiday work during poor weather.

Responsibilities:

Mowing lawns
Operating a backpack blower
Operating a string trimmer
Operating a stick edger
Help your Team Leader complete the assigned tasks for the day
A willingness to fill in where needed as roles can change with the seasons
Interact with customers in a professional and friendly manner

Requirements:

Reliable transportation to and from work
Ability to actively work on feet for the entire day
Ability to remain positive & professional, even at the end of a long day
Availability that allows working long days during peak season
To be qualified to drive, you must have a valid driver's license as well as complete our driver's qualification course (Pass a DOT physical with a drug test, exhibit safe vehicle handling skills while towing trailers or driving)
Past experience as a landscaper/groundskeeper preferred but not necessary
Experienced in the use of hand-held power tools
Must be able to climb hills, stairs, comfortably lift 50+ pounds repetitively, and work on your feet for long periods of time
Willing to work in all weather elements

How will my rate of pay be determined?

Each job category has a range of pay associated with it.

Years of proven experience for the job you are applying for
If you qualify and meet our insurance requirements to drive our vehicles
Your knowledge and ability to operate equipment classes (Lawn Mower, Truck, Skid Steer, Wheel Loader, etc)
If you have special licensing, such as a Pesticide Applicators License, Tree Trimming License, ISA Arborist Certification, PLT, etc
References of direct supervisors impact the rate of pay of new hires
Experience in management or leadership
If you are bilingual
Managers can match the pay rate of a recruited team member from a competitor