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First-In-Turf Landscape Laborer in Saint Louis, Missouri
First-In-Turf is looking to fill 8 Landscape Laborer positions. This is a temporary, full-time seasonal position from 2/26/2025 to 12/26/2025.
Begin/report to work: 7201 Weil Ave, St. Louis, St Louis County, MO 63119 @ $19.30/hr. Employer will transport workers daily between report to work address and additional worksites.
Additional worksites: (work throughout the following counties/areas): St. Louis city, MO, St. Louis, MO, and areas of St. Louis, MO-IL, .
Duties: Mowing, planting, weeding,mulching, trimming of small shrubs, lawn treatments, clean up debris, blowing of leaves, aeration, and other related Landscape Laborer activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org).
Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-3:30PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.
Terms: Employer will comply with all applicable Federal, State and local employment-related laws and regulations such as wages, breaks, hours worked, and overtime hours (overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. If overtime is worked, wage is paid at 1.5x regular rate of pay per hour worked beyond 40 hours each week.).
Requirements: Must show proof of legal authority to work in the U.S. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities: such as lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. Must have 3 months Landscape experience. No minimum education requirement. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Must present or obtain U.S drivers license within 45 days from start date. First-In-Turf Zero Tolerance Policy: It is strictly prohibited at the workplace or any job site to engage in physical assault, harassment, or to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate termination; this zero-tolerance policy applies to all employees to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
Wages and Conditions of Employment: $19.30/Hour up to possible $25.00/Hour OT $28.95/Hour up to possible $37.50/Hour. Wage may vary based on Experience. Will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Wage paid every two weeks. All deductions required by law will be made by the employer as well as any further tax withholding or other reasonable deduction(s) authorized by the worker. At Employers sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed); possible cash advances (if applicable/requested by worker, potential deduction from workers paycheck).
Inbound and Outbound Transportation (Initial Arrival and Contract Completion/Subsequent Departure): The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at the rate required at the time of travel (currently $15.88 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts).
Transportation and subsistence will be reimbursed (by check in 1st work week) for cost from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer, whether in the U.S. or abroad, to the place of employment. Will reimburse the H-2B worker in the firs workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government, incurred by the H-2B worker (not including passport).
Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for workers reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer.
3/4s Guarantee: The worker will be offered a total number of work hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays of each 12-week period.
Tools, Equipment and Supplies: All work will be done with employer provided tools, supplies and equipment without charge or deposit.
Miscellaneous: Any worker who voluntarily abandons employment is not entitled to payment for outbound transportation or the full 3/4s Guarantee described. Responsibility and Liability Policy:Damage to company equipment or customer property due to negligence may be held financially responsible for repair or replacement (potential deduction from workers paychecks, worker understanding/deduction amount agreed to by the workers). Financial responsibility is determined on a case-by-case basis but employees may be required to cover partial or full repair or replacement costs. Repeated incidents of negligence may lead to escalating disciplinary action, up to and including termination (in accordance with the liability policy).
Employer Contact Information: First-In-Turf - Email: firstinturf@gmail.com or Phone: 636-236-7364.
How to apply: Inquiries, applications, indications of availability and/or resumes may be sent to the nearest MO SWA: 1520 Market Street Suite 3050, St. Louis, MO 63103-2634. Phone: 314-589-8000.