LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN

Landscape Technician

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 generous benefit package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, medical & dependent care FSAs, paid vacation, sick and personal leaves, paid community service time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, company paid life insurance, a wellness reimbursement, an employee recognition program, an employee assistance program that includes legal and identity theft services. Annually, based on yearend business results, an employee's eligibility for a merit increase and/or bonus is reviewed taking into account the individual's performance and contributions.

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