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Gardening Crew Member

Reports to: Gardening Crew Leader

Purpose: As a Gardening Crew Member, you love plants, the outdoors, and working in the garden. You value quality workmanship, working together as a team, and maintaining beautiful spaces!

JOB SUMMARY – THE 3R's

Role: Gardening Crew Member

Responsibility:

1. Project Execution

2. Quality Workmanship

3. Crew Truck and Trailer Cleanliness

4. Machinery, Tools, Small Equipment Care

Result: Hutten & Co. is recognized as an expert in horticulture and garden care, while providing property owners with a high level of detailed, professional and trustworthy care.

METRICS TO MEASURE RESULTS

• Estimated vs Actual Job Hours
• 15 Minute Daily Clean/ Grease

DETAIL OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project Execution

• Complete all work according to customer and company expectations in terms of aesthetics, beauty and function
• Complete all work according to the Hutten best practices and quality manuals
• Successfully resolve warranty work according to the Hutten Client Care packages
• Operate various tools and equipment, including compact equipment, chainsaws, blowers, trimmers, pruners, wheelbarrows, measurement equipment, shovels, rakes, horticultural implements, etc.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization on jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Read and interpret landscape designs and specifications to complete work activities
• Work safely and in a responsible manner, with eager participation and initiative
• Demonstrate continuous growth through ongoing education in the field of Horticulture
• Demonstrate active participation in regular team meetings
• Comply with all company policies and regulations and local health and safety regulations
• Communicate to customer professionally, delivering service according to “the Hutten Way”
• Assist crew leader with site consultations, technical support, and collaboration as required
• Complete quality assessments of completed services and property inspections

2. Quality Workmanship

• Complete Property Care and Gardening services to include:
• Edging, spring cleanup of gardens, and mulching
• Ongoing garden management, weeding and plant care
• Fall cleanup of gardens and turf and winterization
• Seasonal and specialized pruning and transplanting
• Fertilizing and pest management
• Seasonal colour (annuals and container plantings)
• Irrigation and lighting maintenance services

• Assist and collaborate with the enhancements team where required with:
  • New plantings and garden expansion
  • Improvements such as patio repair, cleaning or drainage
  • Other enhancements approved by Hutten & Co.

4. Crew Truck and Trailer Cleanliness

• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas

5. Machinery, Tools, Small Equipment Care

• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• You value the Hutten Philosophy
• You're willing to grow and learn
• You enjoy working outdoors
• You're prepared to work in hot, cold and wet weather
• You're a team player
• You enjoy a fast pace

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• You're a hands on person
• You're love plants, and are interested in learning how to identify them
• You are competent with manual and power garden tools
• You can read and understand landscape plans
• You have a valid license
• Horticulture diploma or certificate an asset