Locations: Manheim, PA
Additional Locations: Lititz, PA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 215794
Position Overview
At LandStudies, a Davey company, we’re leading the way in environmental restoration. We’re not your typical landscaping company; we transform landscapes into thriving ecosystems. Since 1989, our work has directly contributed to sustainable water resources and natural habitat restoration in our community. We're looking for a full-time technician to join our Sustainable Landscape team!
Why LandStudies?
- Impactful Work: Be part of a team that creates lasting, positive change in the environment.
- Competitive Pay: Earn $16 to $22 per hour, with opportunities to work on projects paying prevailing wage (typically $35 to $75 per hour). Overtime available at time and a half.
- Average Annual Earnings: $34,000 - $50,000 (contingent upon workload, project funding, and hours worked).
- Benefits: Health benefits and paid time off, plus eligibility for 401k after one year of employment.
- Growth Opportunities: We invest in your development with ongoing training.
- Team Culture: Join a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to making a difference.
What You'll Do
- Landscaping Duties: Installation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and perennial plants; seeding in lawn, meadow, and floodplain settings; spreading mulch; topsoil grading; etc.
- Erosion Control: Installation of erosion control matting, straw mulching, hydroseeding, etc.
- Natural Areas Maintenance: Invasive species control, meadow mowing, brush clearing, etc.
- Equipment Operation: Ability to operate hand and power equipment such as rake, shovel, string trimmer, blower, and chainsaw is preferred. Operating heavy equipment such as tractors, skid loaders, and excavators may be applicable.
What We're Looking For
- Passion for the Environment: You care deeply about sustainability and want to contribute to a healthier planet.
- Experience and Skills: Experience in landscaping, horticulture, and/or environmental science is preferred. Small and heavy equipment operation, mechanical skills, and plant identification are a plus. Overall, we value your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
- Physical Fitness: You’re comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and can lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Team Player: You enjoy working with others and can communicate effectively with team members and clients.
- Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is required (experience pulling a trailer is a plus).
- Must be 18 years or older.
Additional Information
What We Offer:*
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
- Charitable matching gift program
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
