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Apple Lawn Service is constantly looking for individuals
that can fit within our teamwork concept that enables not
only the company to grow and prosper but also the motivated
individual. The landscaping profession is an ever changing
and expanding service oriented business that only thrives
when we employ individuals that are motivated and take exceptional
pride in the work that they and their team members perform
on a daily basis.
Apple Lawn Service operates year round with the needed man
power mainly concentrated in the March to December time frame.
Apple Lawn Service performs all the functions that any professional
landscaping contractor offers in addition to snow removal
services during the Winter months. Motivated employees normally
work forty hours per week during the March through late November
period with voluntary overtime being offered, paid at time
and a half, during the extremely heavy workload periods of
Mid-April through Mid-July of each year. Winter operations
also has a heavy demand for employee hours however since the
weather is unpredictable sometimes there is downtime during
the winter months due to the lack of work.
Available Positions:
- Labor Position
This is the entry level position at Apple Lawn Service for
motivated individuals that wish to make landscaping their
occupation. Job requirements include an ability to comprehend
and acquire the basic landscaping techniques and skills
that are needed to advance within the company. Every service
that we offer will be taught each new laborer thus knowledge
in the landscaping field is not required however it is recommended.
Laborers will be trained in the proper usage and operation
of all of the power equipment and hand tools that we possess.
In addition as the individual demonstrates the maturity
and skills needed to advance within the company more expensive
equipment will be entrusted to the laborer on a daily basis
up to and including the operation of trucks and heavy equipment.
- Crew Leaders
This position at Apple Lawn Service is generally offered
to any laborer that has demonstrated their dependability
to perform their daily duties without requiring constant
close supervision. This position requires the incumbent
to be able to direct a crew of two or three laborers while
following specific guidelines required by them from their
immediate Supervisor. The individual must be able to give
instructions to the other crew members while also being
able to receive and complete orders and directives from
their immediate Supervisor. Good daily attendance in this
position is a must since they will be leading a crew on
a daily basis.
- Supervisors
This position at Apple Lawn Service is generally offered
to the Crew Leader that has demonstrated their dependability,
on a daily basis, to perform their duties within set guidelines
established by the management team at Apple Lawn Service.
This individual normally runs two independent crews while
working within the crew structures on a daily basis to ensure
that each customer is receiving the best possible service
that they are purchasing from us. Supervisors report directly
to the Operations manager on a daily basis to review and
schedule all client work that has to be performed. They
are then responsible for ensuring that all work is done
on time and within budget.
- Operations Manager
The Operations Manager at Apple Lawn Service is the
senior most position within Apple Lawn Service that still
requires the hands-on knowledge of a landscaper. This individual
reports directly to the President of the company while staying
in close contact with the Supervisors and their crews. This
position requires the incumbent to possess the extensive
knowledge of a landscaper combined with the necessary business
skills to operate a landscaping company from the inside
out.
Apple Lawn Service Equipment
& Client Profiles:
Apple Lawn Service possess all of the equipment needed to
perform our services on a daily basis both during the landscaping
season and the Winter operations months. We currently possess
both Chevrolet and Dodge ¾, 1 & 3 Ton Pickups and
Dumps that are equipped for both Landscaping and Winter Operations.
No company vehicle is older than the 1994 model year. In addition
we possess numerous Bobcat walk behind mowers ( 48" )
and the various powered hand tools needed for our profession.
Our client base consists of a mixture of Residential ( namely
in the Sewickley-Moon-Coraopolis-Wexford corridor ), Commercial
and Town house and Apartment complexes. Our client base has
steadily increased over the past seven years with no letup
in sight. We at Apple Lawn Service plan to continuously grow
while acquiring both new clients and services that we offer.
Apple Lawn Service Compensation
& Benefit Package:
- Pay Scale
Apple Lawn Service offers one of the areas most competitive
starting pay scales. Starting hourly rates are based upon
experience, if any, and the individuals desire to move upward
within the company. The hourly starting rate varies from
year to year depending on local conditions.
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