College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

Horticulture Landscape Technician Apprenticeship

Hiring Organization: SUPERIOR GROUNDS & GARDENS
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Hazel Park, MI
Application Due Date: June 15, 2024

SUPERIOR GROUNDS & GARDENS
Job Description
Horticulture Landscape Technician Apprenticeship

Are you looking for a career?

Want to learn a trade and grow with a company? Are you tired of working dead-end jobs?
Do you have an iron-clad work ethic?

Our Horticulture Landscape Technician Apprenticeship is a long-term employment opportunity that pairs classroom instruction with field work as you learn the trade and progress through the one to two-year apprenticeship program culminating with certification.
Position Summary:

❖ Landscape Technicians are responsible for working with and supporting the Operations Manager with landscape installation, maintenance, and restoration.
❖ This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

❖ Must be able to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

❖ Be able to read plans and follow directions.

❖ Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance at all times
❖ Support company vision, policies, procedures, safety, and training programs; perform accordingly, demonstrate through action to other team members.
❖ Professionally communicate with management, co-workers, and clients.

❖ Communicate proactively and work in concert with management to resolve client concerns and requests.
❖ Develop core competencies in methods, processes, and standard operating procedures.
❖ Be familiar and accountable with each job’s specifications and ensure compliance with quality and efficiency standards.

❖ Move large quantities of mulch, topsoil, pavers, and stone.

❖ Move shrubs, trees, and plants.
❖ Be able to perform small landscape jobs independently and as part of a team.
❖ Assist with brick and retainer wall block work.

❖ Load/Unload supplies and equipment.

❖ Inspect, clean, and maintain tools, equipment, and supplies.
❖ Other tasks and responsibilities, as necessary, to support the overall needs and success of the business.

Skills and Abilities

❖ Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize workflow and perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
❖ Exceptional problem-solving skills.

❖ Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability.

❖ Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of leadership, team members, and clients, both verbally and in written form.
❖ Must maintain confidentiality and trust when dealing with difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.
❖ Travel required between client properties, material and supply vendors, as well as other operational sites. Occasional travel for training may also be required from time to time.
❖ Valid driver's license.
❖ Must be willing and able to pass a drug and alcohol test

Education

Associate degree and/or certification in Horticultural Sciences or Landscape Management, preferred.
Pesticide Applicators License, preferred.

Environmental Considerations

❖ Works around hazardous equipment with moving mechanical parts.

❖ Works outside in all weather conditions including cold, heat, sun, clouds, rain, and wind.
❖ Works around excessive noise from machines requiring hearing protection.
❖ Works on a diverse range of topography and uneven terrain.

❖ May be exposed to nature including irritating plants and biting and stinging insects.

❖ May be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, chemicals, and hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements

❖ Must understand and demonstrate proper safety procedures abiding by all OSHA regulations with the ability to respond to and summons authorities in emergency situations.
❖ Must have the ability and endurance to perform tasks for at least 10-hour periods.

❖ Ability to sustain physically demanding outdoor work in all type of weather conditions.
❖ Sustained periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, and repetitive arm and hand motion.
❖ Must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.

❖ Capable of lifting or moving up to 75 pounds, routinely but in no case lift more than 100 pounds without assistance.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or lack of religion, and perspective are proven to be better companies. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.
Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation from $18.00 commiserate with experience, performance, and personal motivation
• Apprenticeship pay schedule based on classroom and field training hours
• Opportunity for advancement and growth
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative teamwork environment
• Consistent hours

If have exhibit a positive attitude, take ownership, demonstrate an on-going willingness to help, perform your job with pride, professionalism, and attention to detail, are reliable, adaptable, self-driven, and hard-working, we would love to consider you for our career-building program.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance Schedule:
• 10-hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required) Experience:
• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mulching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Plant identification: 1 year (Preferred)
• Horticulture: 2 years (Preferred) License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Required)