Position Summary:

The Landscaping Technicianwill be an integral member of a regional landscaping team. Responsible for groundskeeping, the landscaping technician will safely operate equipment to keep solar sites well maintainedand follow the direction of the Crew Lead and Regional Manager to ensure CSS fulfills service obligations.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for vegetation maintenance and weed abatement on solar PV power plant grounds with services including, but not limited to:

- Mowing

- Herbicide mixing and application

- String trimming

- Grading, seeding, and erosion repair

Be a self-starter and work independently on tasks assigned by crew lead and management.

Maintain and repair landscaping equipment and vehicles as needed

Provide timely Field Service Reports back to Operations staff for delivery to client

Assist the electrical services teams, special projects and livestock service teams as needed

Ensure premium client service and excellence in groundskeeping management

Routine overtime work and travel out of town for overnight work as an essential function of the role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience operating and maintaining equipment including

- Zero turn mowers

- Tractors

- Mini excavators

- Compact track loaders

- String trimmers

- Bushhogs

Ability to safely and routinely strap, bind, chain, and tow a loaded 30’ gooseneck trailer

Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in order tooperate a company vehicle

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short distances for 8-10 hours a day

Work Environment:

Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Benefits Summary:

We work to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. The following benefits are included in addition to your base compensation:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Bonus up to 10% of gross wages, paid quarterly

401k (with 3% Company contribution)

Medical insurance (with the Company covering 80% of the employee premium and 20% of spouse and/or dependent premiums)

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off (beginning with 1 day per month and increasing with each year of service)

Paid holidays (7 days annually)

Paid sick leave (4 days annually)

Paid parental leave (4 paid weeks)

Paid professional development opportunities
Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment paid for by the Company

Access to Company vehicle for work-related travel

Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates
Long term disability insurance coverage

About the Company

We provide solutions for renewable energy systems to support a sustainable future. As stewards of the environment, our team maximizes the impact of every power plant we service through an independent and human focused approach.

EEO statement

We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, marital and/or familial status, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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