Landscape Maintenance & RDB Foreman/Laborers (Plainfield, IL)

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If you're the type of landscaping professional who circles the date spring starts on your calendar, then guess what? You have just the kind of mindset we're looking for at the Acres Group in Wauconda, Roselle & Plainfield Illinois. As one of our Landscape Maintenance Laborers, you'll join a dedicated team of committed individuals who like what they do and take personal responsibility for giving their best effort on a daily basis. This is an opportunity to expand your understanding of the latest horticultural developments within our industry and to share that knowledge with our customers. Your work will be varied, physically strenuous and always at the cutting-edge of landscaping technology and best practices. For the motivated individual with landscape field experience, who enjoys hands-on work in the great outdoors, this is an ideal situation to learn from a leader in the industry. We're a company that recognizes and rewards top performers.

Acres Group was founded in 1983 by Jim Schwantz, current owner and CEO. At the time, Jim operated out of a home and garage located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Residential maintenance and lawn renovation were the primary services offered by his staff of two employees. Of great importance was the commitment to the future, and a firm resolution that the reputation of Acres Group would always be dedicated to meeting the needs of its customers. Jim realized the importance of the customers and their perception of the service being provided would be the catalyst for the Company's growth. This fueled Jim's vision of growth for Acres, both internally as a company, as well as externally as a presence in the Chicagoland suburbs.

During 30 years in business Acres has grown both organically and through acquisition to employ over 750 professionals. We self perform quality landscape maintenance, turf & plant health care, landscape installation, irrigation, aquatics, tree care, custom design build projects, snow & ice management. With three facilities and two nurseries providing service to all of Chicagoland, NW Indiana, Southern WI, and Western MI, Acres has a motivated staff of certified professionals skilled in all things landscaping and snow services.

Mission Statement: Acres Group . . . professional landscape industry leaders, committed to excellence through knowledge and quality services

Customer-driven vigorous, hands-on landscape maintenance or installation duties:

**TO APPLY CALL 815-439-2022**

RDB Foreman must have valid class "A" CDL license
Work on a team with other crewmembers;
Efficiently complete projects determined by your manager and foreman, applying a standard of excellence in keeping with Acres' concern for quality;
Lift sixty pounds;
Use motorized power equipment to mow grass, weed whip in areas mowers can't reach, trim shrubs, power blow to clean up after service;
Use hand tools or manually edge plant beds and tree rings, pick up debris, pull weeds;
Snow removal work is available in winter
Follow all Acres' policies and procedures, especially those relating to safety;
Assist in providing creative solutions to problems that may arise;
Responsible for ensuring proper care of your assigned equipment and to keep your truck, trailer and equipment clean.
Report mechanical issues to your foreman and manager so he can coordinate with the shop for repairs to be completed.
Keep your foreman and manager informed of progress and problems on the job.
Enjoy the strong sense of personal accomplishment and the enjoyment of a job well done ~ with results that are visible.
Maintain a positive image for Acres in the field and landscape industry.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, take step one in the next phase of your landscaping career and apply today.

*Jobs located in Joliet/Aurora areas.

Hours - 40 per week with the possibility of overtime during the peak season, spring and fall.
Benefits - Paid holidays during the landscape season (April 1 through Thanksgiving), winter layoff with the possibility of snow removal work, advancement potential (74 people promoted in the last 4 seasons).

Related Keywords: landscaping, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, mulching, line trimmer, walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, customer satisfaction Location: Plainfield, ILCompensation: CompetitivePrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3792299216

Posted: 2013-05-08, 10:25AM CDT

Edited: 2013-05-08, 10:28AM CDT

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