Landscaping Team Leader - Landscape Consultants, Inc.

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LCI-Landscape Regular Full Time Landscape Consultants, Jacksonville, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Our Philosophy:
Workis the Cornerstone of Life

At Goodwill, we believe that the opportunity to work can - and does - change a person’s life. A job offers the independence that comes with a paycheck, increases self-esteem, and breaks the cycle of poverty. It’s a philosophy that we have been following in North Florida since 1940, when our local organization was founded as one of a growing number of independent non-profit affiliates of what is now Goodwill Industries International.

Today, Goodwill Industries is the nation’s largest private provider of training and employment services for people with disabilities and special needs. And our local organization has grown into one of Goodwill’s top performers in placing people into employment.

The LCI Team Leader is responsible for supervising a crew of landscape technicians. Works to maintain landscaped grounds to a specified high standard. Goodwill Industries of North Florida has an opening for a Landscape Technician for immediate placement in the Jacksonville/Orange Park area. This is a full-time position with competitive pay, weekly paychecks and an attractive benefits package which includes medical, dental, paid time off and 403b retirement.

• Grounds maintenance
• Identification and removal of plants determined to be weeds in their present locations
• Removal of any debris, litter, and trash in and around shrub beds
• Supervision of Landscape Technicians
• Removal of dead leaves, flowers and other materials, and trimming as instructed
• Add additional mulch and removing mulch from beds
• Assist other staff with other landscaping responsibilities as needed

• High school or GED preferred
• Prior landscaping experience required
• Valid Florida driver's license required
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to perform duties that require a great deal of bending
• Able to use edger, leaf blower and lawn mower to maintain grounds
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn, use of tools, equipment and supplies relative to landscaping duties
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Goodwill Industries of North Florida is anequal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion,orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, handicap or veteran status.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone, e-mail, or in person. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by a representative from human resources for the next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time.