TITLE: Landscape Technician/Specialist
COMPANY: Metro Services Group
LOCATION: Columbia, MO.
This role involves travel throughout the Columbia region and other parts of Missouri. Some overnight travel may be required.
Metro Services Groups is a comprehensive improvement services company that has successfully completed a wide-range of projects for over 25 years. Our experienced team of in-house contractors work with commercial and residential customers to develop and implement long-term solutions tailored to their specific needs and budget and protect your investments for years to come. We consider our employees an investment, and every in-house contractor receives up-to-date training and often completes extra certifications in their area of expertise.
For more information, please visit WWW.METROSERVICESGROUPS.COM
This position is responsible for managing the grounds, horticulture and landscape of various multi-family communities.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Cares for established lawns and beds by mulching, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Possesses general knowledge and experience in applying herbicide and pesticide chemicals to grounds, trees, bushes, and shrubs in order to control weeds and plant diseases.
- Assist with gathering and removing litter from grounds.
- Experience in operating appropriate hand and power tools including but not limited to shovels, rakes, saws, gas blowers, trimmers, and knowledge in shaping hedges to desired design.
- Addresses questions or concerns with the clients if approached. Communicates customer’s questions immediately with the supervisor.
- Cleans, maintains, and repairs tools and equipment as necessary.
- Communicates and works in conjunction with Supervisor by completing and submitting job site reports on property and equipment.
- Adheres to company’s employee manual & safety procedures as required from all employees. Demonstrates proper use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment and practices of the crew.
- Travels to, and participate in, both regional and corporate training and/or conferences as required.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture Science or Landscape Maintenance, a plus.
- Prior experience operating all lawn care equipment preferred.
- Able to provide independent transportation to company owned locations within the Columbia area and able legally operate a registered and properly insured vehicle
BENEFITS
Metro Services Groups works to continually invest in our employees and provide a competitive workspace that leads to a thriving career, imparts a strong company culture based on our core values and provides the benefits that matter most to our employees.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience operating lawn care equipment
- Independent transportation to company-owned locations within the Columbia area
- Legal ability to operate a registered and properly insured vehicle
- Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agricultural science, or landscape maintenance
What We Do
We develop, build, manage and invest in quality housing where our families would be proud to live. Our vision is to develop long-term relationships with clients and investors in the financial services and real estate markets to maximize profitable opportunities for all involved. We serve our clients and communities with integrity to maintain their trust and respect. Since our beginning in 1984, our expertise has grown from affordable multi-family and senior housing communities to include skilled nursing care and memory care centers, market-rate apartment and loft communities, historic renovations and market-rate independent senior living communities. Today, JES Holdings is directly responsible for over 20,937 affordable homes in communities across 13 states.
