Laborer - Landscape - El Paso

Job Details

Job Location:

El Paso - El Paso , TX 79912

The Landscape Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to assist with the installation, maintenance, and renovation of landscapes and outdoor areas. This role involves physical labor, working outdoors in various weather conditions, and operating a variety of tools and equipment to achieve desired landscaping outcomes.

• Safely operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment such as saws, drills, and hammers.
• Dig trenches and planting pits to specified depths and dimensions to accommodate various landscape features, such as irrigation systems, drainage systems, and plantings.
• Install irrigation systems, including emitters, tubing, lateral lines, main central lines, valves, valve boxes, risers, heads, backflow preventives, and associated components.
• Install shrubs and trees according to design specifications.
• Install landscape fabric to control weed growth and improve soil conditions.
• Install aggregates such as gravel, mulch, and decorative stones to enhance landscape aesthetics and functionality.
• Safely install boulders and other large landscape features, ensuring proper placement and stability.
• Install various types of edging to define garden beds, walkways, and other landscape elements.
• Maintain shrubs, trees, and aggregate areas to ensure a healthy and attractive landscape.
• Build and break down walkways and handrails.
• Remove trees and debris, end pumps, compressors, and generators.
• Installation and maintenance of traffic control devices and patterns, including traffic barricades, cones, and markers.
• Control of traffic near, in, and around work zones.
• Load and unload equipment and materials from trucks and vehicles.
• Follow instructions and comprehend construction needs.
• Regular attendance is required according to company policy to ensure the crew can operate at the normal efficiency level.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Previous experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Basic use and knowledge of standard hand tools and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and procedures in a construction setting.
• Proficiency in operating construction tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Excellent cutting, drilling, and assembling of structures.
• Able to read, interpret, and understand drawings, instructions, and blueprints.
• Able to use various hand tools (pickaxes, trench shovels, sledgehammers, concrete saws, etc.).
• Working knowledge of general hand tools, power tools, and compaction equipment.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Relevant certifications or licenses may be required depending on local regulations.

• High School or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum two (2) years’ field experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience or the completion of a relevant apprenticeship is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with clear MVR (preferred).

• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including ground in varying weather conditions.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Work in confined spaces, as needed.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance repeatedly or continually throughout shift.
• Continually works near heavy equipment, power tools, and moving machinery.
• Exposure to the outdoor environment with machinery/equipment in the surrounding area.
• Able to push/pull 80+lbs and lift/carry up 80+lbs.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment is required, including but not limited to steel-toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.