Maintenance Laborer-Special Services

Teufel Landscape

Maintenance Laborer-Special Services

Bend, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Overview

    We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Laborer or Crew Leader to oversee our Landscape Enhancement projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of Special Services, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality control. Serving as a key contact for clients, this position provides enhancements that include tree and shrub planting, garden installations, fence installs, small hardscape installations, and other landscape and irrigation improvements.

    Responsibilities

    • Performs landscape enhancement functions such as irrigation, drainage, horticulture, hardscape, pavers, grading
    • Ensure quality control by monitoring work processes and outcomes to meet project specifications.
    • Manage project schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks while adhering to budget constraints.
    • Use hand tools (e.g., pick, shovel), complex tools (e.g., survey), powered equipment (e.g., saws, drills, compactor, and aerator), and vehicle equipment (e.g., Skid Steer, Mini Excavator);
    • Interpret schematics and blueprints to guide the team in executing construction plans accurately.
    • Deliver clear, frequent, and honest communication with clients to develop strong, positive, and loyal relationships based on mutual trust and the goal to exceed expectations.
    • Train new employees on procedures, equipment usage, and safety protocols.
    • Perform troubleshooting using tools like an Ohmmeter to diagnose issues on-site effectively.

    Experience

    • Troubleshoot and repair commercial landscape irrigation systems
    • Strong knowledge of quality landscape enhancement and Special Services processes
    • Landscape enhancement tasks, including but not limited to: installing sod; plant, soil, mulch installation, replacement, and/or removal; debris removal, drainage installation; annual color installation and change outs.
    • Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documents effectively.
    • Safe operation of landscape equipment including but not limited to: power tools, chippers, stump grinders, riding lawn mowers, bobcats, tractors, bull dozers, and trenchers.
    • Experience in Time Management while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.
    • Knowledge of OSHA regulations is highly desirable.

    Join our team as a Crew Leader or Laborer where your expertise will contribute significantly to the success of our projects while fostering a collaborative work environment!