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We Are Currently Hiring A Project Organizer & Landscape Team Members

Project Organizer – Field / Office – Landscape Construction

Reports to: Owner

Summary:

The Landscape Construction Project Organizer – Field / Office – is responsible for organizing specific tasks regarding various aspects of landscape construction projects.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Organize the execution of and timing of construction projects by planning in house or rental equipment requirements and non-critical material deliveries to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines o Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
  • Non critical material deliveries are all materials other than paving products or big ticket items in excess of $1,000.00: lighting, plant, pond material and landscape materials are considered non critical items
  • Discuss with Jeff the advance purchase of materials by reviewing job planner details at least 2 – 3 weeks out to make sure long lead items are taken care of
  • Create a job calendar where by current job progress is kept with a forecast of future work. Give job calendar weekly updates to Office by Monday for the week prior
    • Submit to office the next day the hours each team and member spends on a job – can txt in by phone
  • Coordinate or deliver equipment to / for job site
    • Only deliver equipment that can be loaded into the back of the F-450 / F-550 by others
    • Not required to shuttle equipment by trailer from site to site
  • Coordinate or pick up materials as necessary to load the job . Only deliver material that can be loaded in the back of the F-450 / F-550
• Organize the dumping of materials or removal of infill and debris by working with various subcontractors
• Review team needs in the morning meeting to make sure material & equipment is ready and available for daily work
• Organize safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard
• Operate very light duty tools and equipment to assist in cleanup of job sites; brooming, sweeping, power washing, etc
• Operate very light duty tools and equipment to assist in landscaping jobs raking mulching, planting small flora
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, and cleaning on a daily basis
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to complete work activities
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily equipment operating logs, bills, and receipts for material bought or rented
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
• After the project is complete, photograph the work site for marketing and document the photographs taken

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Speak, read, and write English/ Spanish as a second language is desirable

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to perform very light duty tasks like cleanup and landscaping
• Work near heavy equipment
• Drive pickup trucks on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Start time of 07:30 hours with overtime if required including occasional weekend work as necessary

Project Organizer Earning Potential:

Hourly rate, depending on experience, for this position is between $30 – 40/Hour, plus benefits (listed below), payable weekly, less all necessary payroll deductions. You are eligible for overtime. All overtime is paid at time and one half after 40 hours. Expect to work a 50-hour week from March through November and 40-hour weeks during the months of December, January, and February. After the first ninety (90) days of your employment, you will be eligible to receive the following benefits:

Vacation, Sick or Personal Leave: You will have five (5) paid vacation days, and three (3) sick or personal leave days per calendar year. If you do not use these days, you will lose them. They do not carry over from year to year and any unused vacation, sick or personal leave days will not be paid out, if you leave the company for any reason.
Holidays: You will be paid for the following holidays unless they fall on a Saturday or Sunday:

New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Additional benefits such as supplemental insurance, additional vacation, personal leave days and holidays will be afforded to you as you advance within the company and are given at the owners’ discretion.

Bonuses: Annual bonuses are based upon overall company performance and are given at the owners’  discretion.

Landscape Team Members

JOB DETAILS

Team Member – Landscape Construction

Overview: Wichman Landscape Construction is a full-service design and build landscape construction company specializing in natural stone projects and is seeking to to hire energetic and talented landscape construction individuals to join our team for 2022 and beyond.

The Right Candidate:

Wichman Landscape Construction is looking for the right candidate that is well organized, confident, and has the self-assurance to assist the team in constructing outstanding projects that not only make the client happy and meet their needs, but will give you and the team the pride in accomplishing something truly outstanding.

The right candidate must possess the following skills:

Core Capabilities that we look for:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Possess a valid driver license with medical card to operate trucks (14,000 – 19,000 GVWR) while towing trailers (10,000 Lbs). CDL preferred but not required
• Bi Lingual preferred but not required
• Read and layout landscape construction plans
• Help organize and execute job tasks for all project phases
• Interaction with the client
• Operate & maintain small tools & equipment such as chain saws, sod cutters, tillers, plate compactors, pumps, . .
• Operate & maintain excavating equipment such as a mini excavators, skid loaders, large excavators, and compactors, . .
• Knowledge of site clearing, grading, drainage, boulders, natural stone steps, retaining walls. free standing walls, patios, pool decks, hot tub decks, water features, footers, masonry, outdoor fireplaces & fire pits, outdoor kitchens & outdoor living spaces, flagstone, concrete flat work, natural stone & concrete pavers, natural stone & interlocking block, planting bed preparation, plant installation along with standard horticultural practices, and landscape lighting

Team Member Earning Potential:

Hourly rate, depending on experience, for this position is between $23 – 28/Hour, plus benefits (listed below), payable weekly, less all necessary payroll deductions. You are eligible for overtime. All overtime is paid at time and one half after 40 hours. Expect to work a 50-hour week from March through November and 40-hour weeks during the months of December, January, and February. After the first ninety (90) days of your employment, you will be eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Vacation, Sick or Personal Leave: You will have five (5) paid vacation days, and three (3) sick or personal leave days per calendar year. If you do not use these days, you will lose them. They do not carry over from year to year and any unused vacation, sick or personal leave days will not be paid out, if you leave the company for any reason.

• Holidays: You will be paid for the following holidays unless they fall on a Saturday or Sunday:

New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Additional benefits such as supplemental insurance, additional vacation, personal leave days and holidays will be afforded to you as you advance within the company and are given at the owners’ discretion.

• Bonuses: Annual bonuses are based upon overall company performance and are given at the owners’  discretion.

Challenges Associated with this Position:

A few of the biggest challenges candidates in this position will face will be loyalty and commitment. Do you have what it takes to take it to the next level and beyond? Are you willing to sacrifice for the company in order to contribute to the company success and in turn your personal success? We are not looking for people who just want to collect a paycheck but good people who want to actively be involved in the growth and development of the company. For this this type of person, there will be many opportunities for advancement.

If you are looking to build a lasting career in the landscape industry with a company that appreciates its team members, please respond by sending a cover letter and resume with references.

Location
We provide service in the North Hills and surrounding Pittsburgh, Pa., communities. View the map below for service area.

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English: Team Member – Landscape Construction

Spanish: Miembro del equipo – Construcción de paisajes

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For more information on this opportunity, call or text Jeff Wichman at 412.760.8524