Team Member
Since its beginning in 1996, Esch Landscaping has created a team of some of the finest craftsmen and management personnel in the industry. Located in Pigeon Michigan, Esch Landscaping has become the premier landscape provider of beautiful and creative outdoor spaces for its full-time residents and those who spend the summers in their lakeside homes. We are diverse in services which in addition to Landscaping, include: Asphalt Maintenance, Turf Maintenance and Snow Management. Our success is the result of hard work, unmatched creativity, and a work environment that focuses not only on putting our clients first, but our integral team members as well. As we continue to grow, so does the need to hire new talent with new ideas and a willingness to live the passion Esch has for its work and clients. We are excited about what the future holds for Esch Landscaping as we continue to push the limits of what is possible for our clients as well as providing a great place to work for our team!
Position Overview
The position is a seasonal (April - November) full time position. As a Team Member, you may work in any of our divisions: Landscape, Maintenance or Asphalt. In the Landscape Division your work would be focused on both hardscapes and softscape, which includes brick pavers, stone, retaining walls, pillars, vertical features, plantings and seeding. In the Maintenance Divisions you would be responsible for a variety of job tasks such as performing routine lawn maintenance, including grass cutting, lawn edging, weed pulling, clean ups, and using a lawn mower and related equipment on the job. In the Asphalt Division your work would be focused on light commercial and residential driveways, parking lots, crack fill or line striping. You would report to a crew leader and perform other duties as assigned by the crew leader or manager.
Characteristics
Ability to bring a positive attitude to a team environment
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
Proficient with details, including quality of work
Express ability to be accountable, responsible, dependable, honest and trustworthy
Proficient with time management
Ability to solve problems, think critically, and be adaptive to changes
Express compassion for customers
Work Conditions
Ability to work with hand tools, small engine equipment, and materials
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
Requires good manual dexterity
Excellent stamina is required
Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, preferred
Experience in horticulture or landscape preferred
Competent in the use of power tools (chainsaws, pruners, sod cutters, sprayers, rototillers, lawn mowers, line trimmers, etc.)
Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
Must possess a valid driver’s license (and able to attain a chauffeur’s license and medical card, CDL is a plus)
Ability to follow safe working procedures
Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
Wage Range
Based on education, certifications, and experience. Minimum starting at: $15.00 / hour.
Other Benefits
Health insurance, Simple IRA retirement plan, and holiday time off may be available. There may be a possibility of snowplowing, landscaping, equipment maintenance or lay off during the winter months.