MVP Landscaping - Mowing & Maintenance Flex
MVP Landscaping is dedicated to hiring youth and young adults from southeast Fort Wayne, providing them with training in professional landscaping and lawn care under the guidance of our skilled landscaping team. We proudly serve the greater Fort Wayne area, enhancing the beauty of local neighborhoods and businesses through our high-quality landscaping services.
Our mission is to develop local leaders by providing experiences, exposure, and opportunities for youth in southeast Fort Wayne and beyond; planning and completing landscaping and lawn care projects focused on restoring, revitalizing, and beautifying our neighborhoods; and prioritizing mentorship and the establishment of influential relationships, through intentionally creating opportunities for positive interactions and action-oriented teamwork.
For more information on our organization, please visit: MVP Landscaping (https://www.mvplandscapingfw.com/) and Bridge of Grace Ministries (https://www.bridgeofgracecmc.org/)
General Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and versatile Full-Time Mowing & Maintenance Flex Employee to join our growing lawn maintenance team. This role is ideal for a reliable, hardworking individual with a passion for outdoor work and a willingness to adapt to varying tasks. As a flex employee, you will support all aspects of lawn care and maintenance, ensuring high-quality service for our residential and commercial clients.
Title: Mowing & Maintenance Flex Department: MVP Landscaping
Exempt/ Non-exempt: Non-exempt Reports to: MVP Landscaping General Manager
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $16-$19/hour Effective: March 1, 2025
NOTE: Applications must be completed in-full. A cover letter and resume are preferred.
Experience And Qualifications
- 3-5 Years prior experience in lawn care, landscaping, or a related field is preferred but not required
- Ability to operate lawn maintenance equipment or a willingness to learn
- Strong physical stamina to perform outdoor labor in various weather conditions
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Flexible availability to adjust to changing schedules
Key Responsibilities
- Lawn care service to include mowing, weed eating, edging & clean-up
- Weed control includes removing weeds from hard surfaces and from inside of the beds
- Spring & fall clean-ups
- Leaf removal
- Bed maintenance to include pruning and mulching
- Installing sod, pavers, and river rock
- Basic maintenance of lawn care equipment & tools
- Keep work environments clean and safe
- Monitor lawn and landscape quality and report problems to General Manager
- Monitoring inventory of materials and supplies and reporting needs to General Manager
- Supervise, monitor, mentor, and train crew in an effective manner
- Give input on performance of assigned crew
- Be available to assist other work crews as needed
- Complete all assigned daily tasks on Jobber list
- Be prepared and initiate assigned duties in a timely manner
- Communicate needs, concerns and/or problems to supervisor
- Maintain good communication and positive relations with co-workers, customers and the public
- Always represent the company in a positive manner
- Other landscaping/fertilizing tasks as assigned or as needed
- Be able to drive and operate truck and trailer
*Registered Technician Certification required: MVP will cover testing costs.
Working Conditions
- Outdoor work in various weather conditions.
- Physical demands include lifting, bending, and operating heavy equipment.
- Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as needed.
Compensation
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A supportive team environment with room for growth
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We provide Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants including veterans and those with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer has the right to revise the job description at any time with or without notice.
Should you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to access job postings, apply for a position, or at any time throughout the recruiting process, please contact Human Resources at 260-413-4123 (phone) or via email at Sheena.Leugers@AnCorHR.com or jmondragon@bridgeofgracecmc.org.
