Landscape Technician

Overview

Landscape Technician. 12 temporary/full-time positions with Bertog Landscape Company from 4/1/2026 - 11/24/2026.

Location:

JOB LOCATION:

625 Wheeling Rd. Wheeling, IL 60090 and multiple worksites within Cook(IL), DuPage(IL), Lake(IL), McHenry(IL), Lake(IN), La Porte(IN), Porter(IN) and Berrien(MI) counties.

• Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.
• Perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: lay sod, mulch, mow, trim, plant, water, fertilize, dig, rake; pull weeds; assist with sprinkler installation and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
• Entry level; requires supervision.
• Must lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary.
• Saturday work required, when necessary.
• On-the-job training will be provided to the worker.
• Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees).
• For non-local workers (i.e., residing outside normal commuting distance), employer reimburses inbound travel costs at the 50% point in the contract (unless paid in advance).
• Inbound travel includes transportation costs from worker’s permanent residence or place of recruitment, a daily meal subsistence (based on rates required by law, currently $16.28 per day minimum or $68.00 per day maximum for workers with acceptable receipts), and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable.
• Travel reimbursements are based on least-cost common carrier rate. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs upon completion of the contract period or early dismissal, except where the worker has subsequent employment.
• Employer guarantees to offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total contract period, beginning with the worker’s first workday and ending on the contract end date or any extension thereof. Hours may include all hours worked or hours offered within the standard schedule that a worker chooses to not work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order.
• Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths period guarantee described above.
• Employer provides without charge all tools, supplies and equipment (incl. uniforms, if applicable) necessary to perform duties. If requested, employer helps non-local workers secure optional worker-paid lodging (not to exceed fair market value, based on number of occupants; cost TBD). Housing costs paid directly to landlord and are not payroll deducted.

• Wage rate is no less than $21.26 per hour. Overtime hours vary at $31.89 per hour.
• Raises and/or bonuses may be offered at employer’s discretion, based on individual factors such as performance, skill, and tenure.
• A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. The payroll period is weekly. Workers are paid by check on Monday. The standard work schedule is from 6:30 AM until 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Employer will offer 40 hours per week. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours, depending on weather, business needs, and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact working hours.
• Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law. Employer does not envision other workforce-wide payroll deductions. Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include retirement/savings plan contributions and/or health insurance premiums for workers voluntarily participating in plan(s).
• Uniform provided at no cost. Employer may deduct cost for voluntary purchase of additional uniforms for the worker’s benefit.

• Referral Instructions:
  State Workforce Agency (SWA) may only refer qualified applicants who have been apprised of the material terms and conditions of employment and who are able, willing, and available for the job. Employer makes hiring decisions at its s

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