The Landscaping Technician is a hands-on field position responsible for the installation of plant materials, turf, and related landscape features. Working under the direct supervision of the Foreman, this role supports the successful execution of commercial and residential landscape installation projects.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Install trees, shrubs, perennials, seasonal color, and sod according to design specifications.
Perform site preparation including digging, planting, raking, watering, mulching, and cleanup.
Load and unload heavy equipment, tools, and plant materials from trucks.
Assist with daily setup and breakdown of job sites and ensure safe collection of all company tools and equipment.
Safely operate the following equipment:
Lawn mowers (push, walk-behind, and riding)
Tillers, aerators, slit seeders, and occasional use of wheel tractors
String trimmers, edgers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws
Backpack sprayers and blowers
Hand tools such as shovels, rakes, picks, and pruning shears
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform repetitive physical tasks
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Comfortable working around environmental risks such as bees, poison ivy, and pollen
Must wear company-issued uniforms, boots, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must adhere to company safety protocols when handling chemicals and equipment
Valid driver's license preferred but not required
Must pass a background check and comply with all company policies
Bland Landscaping is committed to internal growth and career development. Advancement opportunities are available for individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, dependability, and a positive attitude.
Bland Landscaping Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and expectations for this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties as needed.
Required Skills:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform repetitive physical tasks
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Comfortable working around environmental risks such as bees, poison ivy, and pollen
Must wear company-issued uniforms, boots, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must adhere to company safety protocols when handling chemicals and equipment
Valid driver's license preferred but not required
Must pass a background check and comply with all company policies
Required Skills
Required Experience
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Associate’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated ability to relate to people of all ages, races, and social-economic backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to operate office technology, software, & equipment. Establishing yourself as the “go to” person with all equipment and software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and outside persons.
Demonstrated organizational ability, attention to detail, and solid decision-making skills.
Demonstrated use of tact, judgment and discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality when working with students, faculty/staff and others.
Demonstrated history of dependability and punctuality.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a successful team while accomplishing tasks and assignments without assistance, even while multi-tasking.
Ability to stay calm while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated appropriate problem-solving skills, and ability to resolve customer complaints and reduce customer frustrations.
Demonstrated excellence in both oral and written communication skills, to be demonstrated in various formats including but not limited to in person, online and via phone.
Flexible scheduling to allow for evening and weekend work as scheduled by your supervisor. Willingness to work overtime occasionally.
13. Requires prolonged sitting or standing, keyboarding, and work on computer (Hand/eye strain), speaking in English via phone or in person.
Essential Function:
1. Serve as the first welcoming point of contact for the department, gather and record statistics, provide information, answer phones/email, and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff member.
2. Exercise discretion in handling inquiries and maintain confidentiality. May serve the Library and HWC front desk.
3. Prepare reporting (monthly/annual) and correspondence for the department staff and/or others assigned. Including, but not limited to letters, meeting agenda and minutes, performance programs, field trip itinerary, news releases, award certificates, course materials, and other miscellaneous documents, taking occasional dictation.
4. Perform routine filing of materials, records, and documents as appropriate; organize and maintain files in an accessible manner. Sort and distribute mail within the department.
Prepare purchase orders and supply requests for instructional and office materials required by the department.
Support faculty requesting textbook reserve collections for use by their students.
Prepare an accurate faculty load sheet for Full-time and adjunct instructors with appropriate processes and approvals.
Coordinate instructors' selection of classes for future semesters according to deadlines set by the registrar’s office.
Perform minor repair and maintenance on copy machine.
10. Prepare materials and forms for faculty evaluation, and long-range planning program and accreditation activities.
11. Assist the Department Chair in the formation and dissemination of semester class schedules.
12. Type and distribute department meeting minutes as needed.
13. Act as a liaison between the bookstore and the faculty in the textbook ordering process.
14. Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department.
15. Enter all course schedules for a given term into Colleague and run related reports.
Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:
Mental Demands:
☒ **** Detailed Work
☒ Student Contact
☒ Deadline oriented
☒ Problem Situations
☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands
☒ Emergency Situations
☐ Confidentiality
☐ On-call Availability
☒ Continual Interruptions
☒ Working Alone
☒ Faculty Contact
☒ Working with Others ** **
Physical Demands:
☒Standing & Walking
☒ Sitting
☐ Reclining
☒ Carrying
☒ Lifting up to 10 lbs. ☐ Up to 25 lbs. ☒ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ 80 + lbs.
☒ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending
☐ Climb or Balance
☒ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
☐ Squatting
☒ Handle or Feel
☒ Reach with Hands and Arms
☒ Talking or hearing
☐ Tasting/Smelling
☐ Working Overhead
☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person
☒ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions
☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus
Work Environment:
☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.
☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.
Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.