Job description
Live and work in the mountains this summer and beyond!!
Ceres Landcare is an established, professional, award winning, full-service landscaping firm looking for new team members! Experience is preferred; however, we have a solid in-house training program and can train anyone with the right attitude and willingness to learn. This position is best suited for people who are happiest when working outdoors, staying busy, and enjoy rewarding hard work. We have work in construction, gardening, planting, tree care, irrigation. Great work environment, learn new skills to further your career! Come work with the best and work on the best sites around the Rocky Mountains.
If interested, please read on to learn more about a career at our company!
WHO WE ARE:
Ceres Landcare is a full-service design, build and maintenance firm and has been servicing Eagle and Summit County for 20 years. We work on high altitude, high end, commercial and residential properties.
WHAT WE STAND FOR AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
At Ceres we stand on a platform of highly skilled and responsive team members capable of implementing all levels of comprehensive landscape installation and management.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
We set high standards for ourselves and the work we do. While gardening experience isn’t required, there are certain character traits we can’t train, which are inherently important to our day-to-day operations. We look for employees who are detail-oriented, good communicators, responsible, and who enjoy working in a team environment.
PERKS:
Our goal is to provide a great working environment for our team members. We value our employees’ input and ideas. Paid holidays can be earned through time served. Overtime is also sometimes available. We value your personal life and know it’s important for our employees to have time off to enjoy family and friends. Time off during slower periods can be arranged, if communicated properly.
OUR SEASON:
Our season starts in April and can extend easily into December. We do request that employees stay as long as possible to help finish the season. There are however a few exceptions we make for students, employees with other seasonal jobs, and those with extended travel plans.
WORK WEEK:
We work Monday through Thursday typically. We don’t usually work weekends and have major holidays off. We usually work 10-hour days Monday through Thursday and reserve Friday for extra work and overtime as needed.
CONTACT:
To see examples of our work visit the porfolio page. To apply call us or send us an email.
Must be responsible and reliable, have a willingness to learn, someone who works well with others and takes pride in their work, someone who enjoys working outdoors on amazing properties and likes physical activity.
– Valid drivers license a plus
– Bi-lingual a plus
– Experience a plus
compensation: Compensation & Schedule: $24.00 to $28.00 DOE. Holiday pay, sick pay, overtime hours, seasonal bonus.
employment type: full-time
job title: Plant Health Care Technician
Plant Health Care Technician 1
The Company:
Ceres Landcare is an established, full-service landscape firm looking for new team members! We work on high altitude, high end, commercial and residential properties. We are in search of enthusiastic employees to join our growing company for the 2021 season and beyond. Experience is preferred; however, we have a solid in-house training program and can train anyone with the right attitude and willingness to learn. This position is best suited for people who are happiest when working outdoors, staying busy, and enjoy physically rewarding labor.
Servicing Eagle, Summit, Pitkin County
Full-service landscape design
Construction installation
Annual and perennial garden installation
Garden, lawn care, & tree maintenance
Irrigation services
Contact: 970-328-6080
Job Location: Eagle County
Full Job Description:
Employer: Ceres Landcare, LLC
Location: Eagle County and Gypsum, CO
Status: Full Time, Seasonal- Spring/Summer/Fall
Salary: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour, depending on experience
Description: Plant Health Care Technician 1 is achieved having earned a Certified Operator license from the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture. Plant Health Care Technician 1 is responsible for the efficient and appropriate application of pesticides to address plant health care issues as identified by a staff arborist or plant health care coordinator. Successful candidates must be physically fit and utilize all appropriate safety protective equipment to adhere to the company’s safety policies.
Supervised By: Plant Health Care Operations Supervisor
Essential Job Elements:
Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service.
Drive specialized PHC trucks.
Practice various PHC treatments such as: fertilization, soil amendments, pest and disease control measures.
Perform deep root injections, watering, and other PHC services.
Utilize environmentally friendly products to perform PHC treatments.
Prepare/mix pesticide sprays and other PHC solutions for treatments.
Assist in scheduling PHC treatments with Operations Supervisor.
Provide diagnostics and recommendations for biotic and abiotic conditions affecting trees and shrubs.
Perform prescribed integrated pest management and fertilization of trees and shrubs using spray, granular and injected products.
Assist tree crews performing tree removals, tree pruning, and stump grinding operations, as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Equipment, Machine and Tool Use:
Choose and load necessary daily equipment.
Perform daily inspections of equipment and vehicles.
Utilize specialized mechanical instruments such as: an air spade, skid steer, stump grinder, root exploration devices, and root pruners.
Perform basic maintenance of equipment and tools used.
Ensure PHC trucks are prepared, filled, and refueled for each workday.
Safe Work Practices:
Choose and inspect personal protective equipment.
Inspect worksites and identify risks.
Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Participates regularly in all job site safety meetings.
Reporting and Communication:
Prepare and maintain records of pesticide use and monitoring forms, work orders, and equipment maintenance records.
Prepare and post public notices for pesticide applications or PHC treatments.
Provide customers with PHC information when necessary.
Working Conditions:
Ceres Landcare performs services for a wide variety of clients in diverse locations from private gardens and backyards, to public spaces, or remote areas.
Majority of work time is spent in the field operating machinery or hand tools, performing PHC/arboricultural services, clean-up, and being courteous to customers.
Physical fitness and ability to work outside is required, with duty modification during specific seasons throughout the year.
Office work and time needed to complete paperwork and attend meetings/training.
Limited work in wind, rain and snow weather conditions.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education: High School Diploma.
A valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
Education/Training in Arboriculture or PHC an asset.
Ability to wear appropriate PPE.
Valid Colorado Certified Operator pesticide license or equivalent required.
Familiar with Plant I.D. and treatment options an asset.
Proficient at local tree identification (native and ornamental) and tree physiology.
Proficient at diagnosing common biotic and abiotic tree and landscape issues.
Ability to work, travel, and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather when required.
Ability to successfully complete continuing education extension courses and obtain other industry specific licenses and certifications.
Benefits:
Paid holidays after 90 Days
401K plan after 1,000 hours of employment
All PPE safety equipment supplied
Education/Professional development supplied
Company issued cell phone
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