Commercial Lead Landscaper (Year Round)

Be a part of a family-owned business, who offers a balanced work/home life. Work with individuals who respect you, value your opinion, and treat you fairly. If you excel as a team member you'll be another one of our happy employees. Come be a part of our Landscaping services division and set your goals high to grow along with our company.

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated individual enjoy working outdoors, possesses a wide variety of Landscaping skills, supervisory and scheduling crew experience. You will perform a wide variety of landscape maintenance duties at several different clients in the greater area of Nashville (private schools, churches, and other non-profits).

Compensation

starting $23-24.00 per hour (negotiable upon skills and experience) plus Benefits

Regular hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM (somewhat flexible)

Job Requirements:

• Must possess a minimum of three years of operating commercial lawn care equipment and supervisory experience
  
• Perform landscaping duties that include, but are not limited to planting, seeding, mowing, landscape trimming, weed eating, leaves blowing and removal of snow.
• Knowledge of perennials, shrubs, evergreens, trees Installation of a variety of hardscape applications, and lawn bed maintenance
• Operation of small tractors, Bobcat and other pertinent equipment a plus
• Installation and maintenance of Irrigation system a plus
• Performing maintenance and minor repairs on various pieces of landscape equipment.
• Occasionally engaging in other work activities, such as moving furniture, setting up and tearing-down public events, and assisting with basic repairs to meet customer needs.
  
• Must be able to handle a work shift with constant motion; including bending and twisting the body, making repetitive motions, climbing ladders, and standing for long periods,
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 75 pounds (on an intermittent basis)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, with some exposure to inclement weather and loud conditions
  
• Ability to document completed tasks into a computer-based work order system

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diplomaor GED
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record necessary for operating company vehicles
  
• Must be able to pass the criminal background check required to work in educational facilities with children present. (100% reimbursement of fingerprinting fees)
• Must be able to work on a smoke-free campus

Additional information

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Term Group Life $15,000 company paid insurance
• Vol Life Insurance, Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary supplemental accident and critical illness insurance
• 401-K Plan, PTO, paid holidays, and other perks.
• Company smartphone or $30/month phone allowance
• Professional Development
  

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Company Description

SFM is a preeminent facility management company servicing non-profit organizations in middle Tennessee since 1998.We excel in the areas of customer service; knowledgeable solutions and advice; effective results; efficient methodology; and meaningful, challenging and sustainable careers for our employees.