Job Description - Electric Lawn Care Technician
Location: Falls Church near Mosaic District, servicing surrounding areas within 10 mile radius
Work Period: Seasonal (March-December)
This is a part time and seasonal position with potential to be full time depending on the candidate. 20-30 hours per week. Monday through Friday with Saturday on occasions.
Pay is $18/hour.
Duties/Tasks:
- Mow lawns using all electric lawn care equipment in a timely and professional manner
- Perform other support lawn maintenance tasks such as fertilizer and grass seed application, lawn aerations
- Perform landscaping tasks such as mulch installation, weed pulling, leaf clean ups, and bush trimming
- Keep equipment batteries charged and make sure solar generator is charging during the day
- Update status of jobs and track job time in task management application
- Drive company vehicle to assigned lawns on route in a safe manner
- Maintain equipment by cleaning underneath mower decks, removing debris, and sharpening mower blades
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Need to be able to speak proficient English
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must pass background check
- Must possess good work ethic and excellent customer service skills
- Must be on time and must have reliable transportation to Little Foot office location
- Must display professionalism with teammates and clients at all times
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job (more descriptions below)
- Need to have valid Driver’s license and good driving record
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position including lifting up to 75 lbs (weight of the lawn mower), standing, walking, crouching, kneeling and reaching with hands and arms.
- Ability to use self-propelled & push lawn mowers and hold trimmer for multiple lawns at a time in one day
- Able to work independently and with a team
- Knowledge of lawn care techniques and safe operation of lawn mowing equipment
- Must be able to operate a lawn mower, trimmer, edger, and leaf blower in a safe and professional manner.
- Must be willing to learn how to operate fertilizer spreader and lawn aerator
- Ability to flex your schedule due to changing weather conditions including having availability on Saturdays
- Agree to and adhere to company policies at all times
Preferred Qualifications:
- Loves mowing lawns
- Passionate about the environment and sustainable practices
- Creative and Entrepreneurial mindset to help owner grow the business
Benefits of Working with Little Foot:
- Monday through Friday work week with Saturday availability
- No work on Sundays
- One of the best paying part time jobs around
- Healthier job environment
- All electric equipment, no gas/no fumes
- Lighter equipment (compared to gas powered equipment)
- Work outside in fresh air
- Flexible Schedule for part-time employees
- Get lots of steps!
- Lots of potential for growth. Little Foot is a small business and needs your help to take it to the next level.
Please note - this role requires a background check