Annual Care/Pruning & Weeding Team Member
Plain City, Ohio•Full-time
$20 - $25 hourly
$20 - $25 hourly
About the Job
Abbruzzese Brothers Inc is a commercial landscaping and property maintenance company specializing in HOAs, new developments, and property managers. We deliver consistent, professional plant care and site presentation for large-scale accounts.
Seeking a dependable team member to perform annual and seasonal installation, pruning, hand and mechanical weeding, and bed maintenance across commercial properties. This role emphasizes efficiency, safety, uniform standards, and excellent client-facing professionalism on multi-site routes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform pruning of shrubs, hedges, and small trees to commercial specifications and municipal codes.
- Remove weeds by hand, wands, and light tools; apply and replenish mulch per job scope.
- Maintain planting beds: edging, debris removal, soil screening, and spot fertilization.
- Operate and maintain hand tools and basic power equipment (pruners, loppers, string trimmers, blowers).
- Follow company service standards, job checklists, and quality-control documentation.
- Ability to identify annuals and perennials along with proper care skills.
- Report pest/disease/irrigation issues to crew lead; assist with seasonal cleanups and aeration/overseeding tasks as directed.
- Load/unload crew truck, handle materials, and maintain organized vehicle and tool inventory.
- Interact professionally with property managers and client representatives on-site.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience in commercial grounds management, pruning, or similar.
- Familiarity with commercial pruning techniques and weed control; basic plant ID a must.
- Ability to follow standardized procedures and complete route-based work efficiently.
- Capable of outdoor work in varied weather; lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
- Reliable transportation to crew meeting point; punctual and dependable.
- Valid driver’s license; clean driving record preferred.
- Certifications (ISA, pesticide applicator, turf/ornamental) a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay.
- Consistent commercial route work and opportunities for year-round employment.
- Training, PPE, uniform, and equipment provided.
- Supportive team environment.
- Potential eligibility for medical, dental, and benefits, vacation time, and holiday pay.
About Abbruzzese Brothers Inc.
Abbruzzese Brothers Inc. has been Central Ohio's leader in landscaping management for the past 40 years. We look forward to continuing that tradition of excellence for many years to come. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of property management services available in the industry. We are proud to offer landscape services, lawn care, plant installation and care, general property maintenance and snow removal services.