Ecological Landscape Crew Member Apprentice

Our Land Organics is a forward thinking, ecologically based, landscape design / build and maintenance company serving the Cincinnati area.
We are seeking the right person to fill our Ecological Landscape Crew Member Apprentice position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
● All aspects of landscape/garden maintenance and installation including physical tasks such as weeding, pruning, raking, planting, mulching and composting plant beds 
● Work with the crew leader and other crew members to install new plant material, assist in hardscape construction, and perform maintenance tasks such as mulching, weeding, spring and fall clean-ups of residential and small commercial properties
● Help ensure that tasks on the schedule are completed in a timely manner
● Provide feedback to crew leader on job status, material needs, on-site issues, and other relevant details to each project
● Gardening skills: Pruning small trees and shrubs; weeding, deadheading, cutting back seasonal foliage, transplanting, divisions, planting
● General landscape cleanup: plant removal, mulch installation, soil enhancements and planting
● Ability to drive a truck and pick up material for jobs
● Care for and operate chainsaws and other landscape and mechanical equipment
● Work outside in all weather, performing activities including but not limited to: bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, squatting, reaching and walking on uneven surfaces for long periods of time.
● Other duties as needed

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
● Hard working in a fast paced, physically demanding environment
● Ability to creatively and practically solve problems in the field
● Ability to provide feedback and solutions on issues in the field
● Ability to complete jobs with a high level of quality in the time allotted
● Ability to use mobile apps for accurate timekeeping and property notes
● Consistent ability to interact with co-workers, clients, and community in a respectful and professional manner.
● Dependable and able to work both independently and in a diverse team environment
● Ability to lift fifty pounds on a regular basis
● Ability to arrive to work on time each day ready to be part of a team
● Experience driving dump trailers/truck a plus

Earnings and advancement potential commensurate with overall experience and longevity.

Experience:
● Past professional landscaping experience highly desired, knowledge of organic gardening
preferred
● Plant identification skills for typical Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky gardens a plus

License:
● Drivers (Required) – Clean drivers record

Work Location:
● Multiple locations – our shop space is located in Loveland, Ohio

Benefits:
● Professional Development
● Paid holidays
● Optional enrollment in employee medical, dental, and vision insurance, 75% paid by OLO

● Optional enrollment in employee SIMPLE IRA
● Potential for an end-of-year performance-based bonus
● Paid Time Off

Schedule:
● Our operating hours are Monday and Friday; 7:30AM to 4:00PM. There will be opportunity for overtime based on client / project demands.  This is a full-time, hourly position.