Located in Altus, OK
Pay: $15/HR
Job Full Description
Job Summary:
The landscaper is responsible for enhancing and maintaining outdoor areas by planting, trimming, mowing, fertilizing, and ensuring overall cleanliness and health of landscapes. This role requires a combination of creativity, attention to detail, and physical labor. Landscapers work on both residential and commercial properties, ensuring that outdoor spaces are attractive and well-maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Landscape Design: Collaborating with clients to plan and design outdoor spaces, including selecting plants, trees, and other features (e.g., pathways, patios).
- Installation: Planting shrubs, trees, flowers, and grass, installing irrigation systems, constructing garden beds, and laying sod.
- Maintenance: Mowing lawns, trimming hedges, pruning trees, removing weeds, and ensuring proper plant health.
- Irrigation and Drainage: Installing and maintaining irrigation systems, ensuring proper drainage, and addressing water issues.
- Hardscaping: Installing non-plant elements such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fences.
- Lawn Care: Fertilizing, aerating, and dethatching lawns to maintain their health and appearance.
- Waste Removal: Removing garden debris, leaves, and dead plants.
- Pest and Disease Control: Identifying and treating pests or diseases that affect plants, flowers, and trees.
- Customer Service: Communicating with clients to understand their landscaping needs and ensuring satisfaction with the final results.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Knowledge of various plants, trees, flowers, and garden care techniques.
- Proficiency with landscaping tools and equipment such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, shovels, rakes, and chainsaws.
- Understanding of soil types, fertilizers, and irrigation systems.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, work in various weather conditions, and perform physical labor.
- Strong attention to detail and a good eye for design.
- Basic knowledge of landscape construction (e.g., building patios, walkways, retaining walls).
- Good communication skills to interact with clients and team members.
- Prior experience in landscaping or horticulture is typically preferred but not always required.
Work Environment:
Landscapers typically work outdoors, often in various weather conditions. The job can involve physical labor and may require working in different environments such as residential yards, commercial properties, parks, and golf courses.
Education and Experience:
- On-the-job training is common.
- Prior landscaping experience or apprenticeship can be helpful.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, kneel, and bend for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
- Comfort with outdoor work and exposure to the elements.
This job can be ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for creating beautiful spaces.
Altus, OK
1967
417 East Tamarack
Altus, OK 73521
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