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Landscape Technician

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • Tampa

AI generated summary

  • You should love the outdoors, have a high school diploma, at least one year of landscaping experience, a valid driver’s license, and complete necessary training upon hire.
  • You will maintain grounds through planting, trimming, mowing, weeding, mulching, and fertilizing while diagnosing issues and communicating with management and clients. Operate landscape equipment safely.

Requirements

  • Love of the outdoors
  • Golf course work experience preferred, but not required
  • Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books
  • Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
  • High School education
  • Minimum one year experience in landscaping and/or grounds maintenance preferred
  • Experience as a crew member in landscape installations
  • Valid Driver’s License is required
  • Class B, CDL valuable, but not required
  • Bi-Lingual –Spanish, very valuable, but not required

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate your green career with us
  • Enhance the appearance and value of properties through the execution of daily grounds and turf maintenance
  • Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize, prune, and so much more
  • Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions
  • Maintain open communication with management and clients to provide feedback on landscape needs
  • Drive, use, maintain and properly operate landscape equipment

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Landscape Technician.

Where is the primary location for this job?

The primary location for this job is in Tampa, Florida, specifically at 13720 McCormick Dr., 33626.

What type of company is The Davey Tree Expert Company?

The Davey Tree Expert Company is a national horticulture landscape management firm operating throughout the U.S. and Canada.

What are some of the key responsibilities of a Landscape Technician?

Key responsibilities include executing daily grounds and turf maintenance, planting, trimming, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and maintaining open communication with management and clients regarding landscape needs.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Qualifications include a love of the outdoors, a high school education, a minimum of one year of experience in landscaping and/or grounds maintenance, and a valid Driver’s License. Experience with golf course work and being bi-lingual in Spanish are preferred but not required.

Are there benefits offered to employees?

Yes, benefits include paid time off, immediate health benefits, opportunities for advancement, a group health plan, and an employee referral bonus program.

What type of training and development opportunities does Davey provide?

Davey provides a career development program supported by industry expert Safety Specialists and Skills Trainers.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time.

Is there any travel expected for this role?

Yes, there is a travel expectation of up to 25%.

What is Davey's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.

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Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1880
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental solutions for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners across North America. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the U.S., Davey has been dedicated to creating and delivering sustainable solutions for 140 years. Vision: ​We create and deliver sustainable solutions. Mission: We exceed client expectations.