Sustainable Landscape Technician
The Davey Tree Expert Co.
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At LandStudies, a Davey company, we’re leading the way in environmental restoration. We’re not your typical landscaping company; we transform landscapes into thriving ecosystems. Since 1989, our work has directly contributed to sustainable water resources and natural habitat restoration in our community. We're looking for a full-time technician to join our Sustainable Landscape team!
Why LandStudies?
- Impactful Work: Be part of a team that creates lasting, positive change in the environment.
- Competitive Pay: Earn $16 to $22 per hour, with opportunities to work on projects paying prevailing wage (typically $35 to $75 per hour). Overtime available at time and a half.
- Average Annual Earnings: $34,000 - $50,000 (contingent upon workload, project funding, and hours worked).
- Benefits: Health benefits and paid time off, plus eligibility for 401k after one year of employment.
- Growth Opportunities: We invest in your development with ongoing training.
- Team Culture: Join a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to making a difference.
What You'll Do
- Landscaping Duties: Installation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and perennial plants; seeding in lawn, meadow, and floodplain settings; spreading mulch; topsoil grading; etc.
- Erosion Control: Installation of erosion control matting, straw mulching, hydroseeding, etc.
- Natural Areas Maintenance: Invasive species control, meadow mowing, brush clearing, etc.
- Equipment Operation: Ability to operate hand and power equipment such as rake, shovel, string trimmer, blower, and chainsaw is preferred. Operating heavy equipment such as tractors, skid loaders, and excavators may be applicable.
What We're Looking For
- Passion for the Environment: You care deeply about sustainability and want to contribute to a healthier planet.
- Experience and Skills: Experience in landscaping, horticulture, and/or environmental science is preferred. Small and heavy equipment operation, mechanical skills, and plant identification are a plus. Overall, we value your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
- Physical Fitness: You’re comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and can lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Team Player: You enjoy working with others and can communicate effectively with team members and clients.
- Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is required (experience pulling a trailer is a plus).
- Must be 18 years or older.
Additional Information
What We Offer:*
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
- Charitable matching gift program
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
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