Landscaping Careers in Minneapolis, MN

Summary of Position:

Southview is hiring an Irrigation Technician. The Irrigation Technician position is responsible for maintaining and repairing irrigation systems including replacing valves, fan belts, switches, and contacts, etc.in a safe and efficient manner, while exceeding customer expectations in quality and service.

Duties:

• Communicate with Business Manager, sales team, and others to ensure a high level of communication, exceptional quality standards, and efficient job performance is consistently met.
• Ensure daily administrative tasks (i.e. inventory tracking, time entry, DOT pre-trip, etc.) are completed promptly and accurately.
• Know all company procedures, safety, and personnel policies and ensure crew adheres to policies.
• Perform all irrigation maintenance and repair tasks including identifying water sources, locating isolation valves, replacing, and adjusting irrigation heads, programing irrigation schedule.
• Estimate cost of services and help sales team sell work to increase productivity and revenue dollars of irrigation division
• Evaluate and document start-ups, winterization, and overall operation of the irrigation system in irrigation software program to provide communication to client.
• Monitor service schedule timelines, adjust schedules as needed. Communicate with Business Manager about any delay in service, incident during service, or quality control to ensure proper notification to client
• Ensure work area is kept clean and organized, maintain a clean truck/trailer and uniform. Maintain and properly store equipment.
• Ability to perform seasonal snow and ice removal tasks during winter months. Plowing, shoveling, salt applications, and various other duties as assigned. Supervise or manage areas/zones as desired with direction from snow management team.
• Additional duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Education:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent. A Bachelors or associate degree in Horticulture or related fields of study is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Landscape Water Management Operations. Should be self-motivated and able to work independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Time management skills. Creative problem solving, organization skills.  Must have a valid driver’s license, and an insurable driving record. Bilingual -Spanish a plus.

Other:

• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs on a regular and consistent basis, move about the work site.  Requires extended periods of activity including, walking, standing, kneeling, bending and lifting, up to 100% of a workday. Time in the field-100% of time.
• Working Environment: Employee is frequently exposed to exterior elements (i.e. pollen, chemicals, cold and heat etc.). Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

Job Overview:

Southview Design is seeking experienced Snow Equipment Operators to join our team for the snow season! A Snow Equipment Operator is responsible for running a variety of snow removal machines from walks, driveways, and parking lots during a snow event. Position is on call, hours and schedule may vary.

Duties:

• Communicate with Zone Coordinator, Area Supervisor, and others to ensure a high level of communication, exceptional quality standards, and efficient job performance is consistently met.
• Ensure all tasks are being done following company’s procedures, safety, and personnel policies.
• Operation of skid loader, tractor, front end loader and other pertinent machinery to remove snow from sidewalks and driveways.
• Follow instructions from Zone Coordinator and Area Supervisor, meet deadlines, and maintain the schedule assigned.
• Ice management as needed, direction given by Zone Coordinator and Area Supervisor.
• Apply salt as needed and directed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, with responsibilities and tasks subject to change as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience of equipment operation. The ideal candidate will have a clean driving record, be able to pass a background check, and be physically fit enough to meet the demands of the functions listed below. Must pass a pre-season equipment operations inspection to ensure proficiency and safety compliance before operating snow removal machinery.
• Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs on a regular and consistent basis, move about the work site. Requires extended periods of activity including, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting, up to 100% of a workday.
• Work Environment: Exposed to exterior elements (i.e., pollen, chemicals, cold and heat etc.). External environment with all weather and terrain exposure.
• Schedule: Due to the unpredictability of the winter weather, scheduling is on call.  Expectation of availability for the winter weather is 24/7 on-call work. This includes weekends, holidays, overnights, etc.

Job Overview:

Southview Design is seeking reliable snow shovelers to join our team for the snow season! The Snow Shoveler position is responsible for shoveling snow and ice removal from walks, driveways, and parking lots during a snow event. Position is on call, hours and schedule may vary.

Duties:

• Communicate with Zone Coordinator, Area Supervisor, and others to ensure a high level of communication, exceptional quality standards, and efficient job performance is consistently met.
• Ensure all tasks are being done following company’s procedures, safety, and personnel policies.
• Snow shoveling and ice removal from sidewalks and driveways.
• Follow instructions from Zone Coordinator or Area Supervisor, meet deadlines, and maintain the schedule assigned.
• Operation of sidewalk equipment including sweeper, skid with broom, UTV, and snow shovel as needed.
• Ice management as needed, direction given by Zone Coordinator or Area Supervisor.
• Apply salt as needed and directed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, with responsibilities and tasks subject to change as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience is preferred but not essential. The ideal candidate will have a clean driving record, be able to pass a background check, and be physically fit enough to meet the demands of the functions listed below.
• Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs on a regular and consistent basis, move about the work site. Requires extended periods of activity including, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting, up to 100% of a workday.
• Work Environment: Exposed to exterior elements (i.e., pollen, chemicals, cold and heat etc.). External environment with all weather and terrain exposure.
• Schedule: Due to the unpredictability of the winter weather, scheduling is on call.  Expectation of availability for the winter weather is 24/7 on-call work. This includes weekends, holidays, overnights, etc.

Job Overview:

Southview Design is seeking a Shovel Truck Driver to join our team for the snow season! The Shovel Truck Driver is responsible for transporting the assigned shovel crew to client sites during snow events. In addition to driving, this position assists the crew with snow and ice removal from driveways, walkways, and parking lots. This is an on-call position; hours and schedules will vary depending on weather conditions.

Duties:

• Maintain clear communication with the Zone Coordinator, Area Supervisor, and team members to ensure efficient performance, exceptional quality, and consistent results.
• Safely and skillfully operate the shovel truck to transport the crew and maintain assigned client sites to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure administrative tasks (i.e., time entry, DOT pre-trip, etc.) are completed promptly and accurately.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards while performing work.
• Perform snow shoveling and ice removal services from sidewalks, driveways, and other designated areas during active snow events.
• Follow instructions from Zone Coordinator or Area Supervisor, meet deadlines, and maintain the schedule assigned.
• Operation of sidewalk equipment including sweeper, skid with broom, UTV, and snow shovel as needed.
• Perform ice management activities, including applying salt and other de-icing materials, as directed by the Zone Coordinator or Area Supervisor.
• Perform vehicle inspections, routine maintenance checks, and promptly report any mechanical or safety issues.
• Use required PPE and follow all DOT and company safety regulations; immediately report any accidents or hazards.
• May be required to load equipment and materials needed for snow and ice removal services, to ensure the crew has the proper tools and supplies before leaving for each site.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, with responsibilities and tasks subject to change as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience is preferred but not essential. The ideal candidate will be able to pass a background check and be physically fit enough to meet the demands of the functions listed below. Must have a valid driver’s license, and an insurable driving record.
• Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs on a regular and consistent basis, move about the work site. Requires extended periods of activity including, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting, up to 100% of a workday.
• Work Environment: Exposed to exterior elements (i.e., pollen, chemicals, cold and heat etc.). External environment with all weather and terrain exposure.
• Schedule: Due to the unpredictability of the winter weather, scheduling is on call.  Expectation of availability for the winter weather is 24/7 on-call work. This includes weekends, holidays, overnights, etc.

Job Overview:

Southview Design is seeking a Snow Salt Truck Operator to join our team for the snow season! The Snow Salt Truck Operator position is responsible for applying de-icing materials to properties in a safe and efficient manner while exceeding customer expectations in quality and service. Position is on call, hours and schedule may vary.

Duties:

• Communicate with Business Manager, Operation Managers, Zone Coordinators, and others to ensure a high level of communication, exceptional quality standards, and efficient job performance is consistently met.
• Ensure administrative tasks (i.e. inventory control, time entry, DOT pre-trip, etc.) are completed promptly and accurately.
• Ensure all tasks are being done following the company’s procedures, safety, and personnel policies.
• Salt Truck Operator is responsible for salt applications across the client portfolio.
• Ability to drive a salt truck and operate salter.
• Follow instructions from Zone Coordinator and Area Supervisor, meet deadlines, and maintain the schedule assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, with responsibilities and tasks subject to change as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience of equipment operation. Strong effective communication skills. Time management skills. Must have a valid driver’s license, and an insurable driving record.
• Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs on a regular and consistent basis, move about the work site. Requires extended periods of activity including, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting, up to 100% of a workday.
• Work Environment: Exposed to exterior elements (i.e., pollen, chemicals, cold and heat etc.). External environment with all weather and terrain exposure.
• Schedule: Due to the unpredictability of the winter weather, scheduling is on call.  Expectation of availability for the winter weather is 24/7 on-call work. This includes weekends, holidays, overnights, etc.

Job Overview:

Southview Design is now accepting applications for our Summer 2027 Internship Program.

The program will cover a variety of activities in the field and office and provide engagement with different Southview staff. Interns will rotate through various departments on a bi-weekly basis, the schedule of rotation will vary greatly based on production and availability of staff members. The training activities are listed below.

• Work with Design Build landscape crews on project installations.
• Work with Irrigation on installations and service calls
• Work with Maintenance crews on weekly maintenance service jobs
• Work with Enhancement Crews on enhancement project installations
• Shadow Landscape Care Representative
• Shadow Design Associates on measures and design software
• Shadow Designers and/or Architects
• Shadow Business Activities (Accounting, Marketing, Photography, etc.)
• Intern choice – at the end of the internship you can decide what area you’d like to return back to for the last week of your internship.