LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN

Job Description

EMH&T is seeking a Landscape Technician to join our Restoration team based in Columbus, OH. The Technician works under the direction of the Restoration Team Crew Chief, working outdoors to help restore natural areas, including streams, wetlands, and conservation sites. If you have experience in landscaping, lawn care, tree planting, grounds maintenance, irrigation, or other outdoor work, we'd love to hear from you. We provide on-the-job training and the opportunity to build new skills while working with an experienced crew.

Successful candidates will:

Enjoy working outdoors in all seasons

Be dependable and willing to learn

Work well as part of a team

Follow directions and safety procedures

Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Be comfortable performing physically demanding work

Responsibilities

Plant trees, shrubs, grasses, and other native plants

Assist with seeding and landscaping of restoration areas

Control invasive plants using herbicide applications

Install conservation and property signage

Use hand tools and small power equipment safely and effectively

Work with a crew to complete outdoor restoration projects

Help keep equipment and tools clean and maintained

Follow all company safety procedures and use required protective equipment (PPE)

Work Environment

Most projects are located in Central Ohio

Crew members typically travel together from the office to the job site and return the same day

Occasional overnight travel may be required and will be communicated in advance

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday

Start times are generally around 7:00 a.m., but may vary based on weather and seasonal conditions

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular physical activity, including:

Walking long distances on uneven ground, hills, stream banks, and natural terrain

Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds while walking across uneven terrain

Pulling landscaping materials and equipment up to 70 lbs

Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and lifting

Working outdoors in all weather conditions during all seasons

Qualifications

No restoration experience required; training is provided

Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Reliable transportation to and from work

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and be subject to quarterly random drug testing

Benefits

EMH&T offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and overall experience of our full-time employees. Benefits include:

Multiple medical plan options, along with dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave

Paid parental leave

Paid community service time off

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Employee recognition programs and team-building activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including legal and identity theft services

Voluntary accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance

Company-sponsored charitable grant program supporting employees and the organizations and causes important to them

Financial wellness education and complimentary access to a financial advisor for individual financial planning

In addition, employees are considered annually for merit increases and/or performance-based bonuses based on year-end business results, individual performance, and contributions to the organization.

At EMH&T, our benefits are designed to go beyond traditional coverage by supporting employees professionally, personally, financially, and within the communities they serve.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without time restrictions. EMH&T is not currently able to sponsor work visas.

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Full-time