
Landscape Maintenance Associate
Job Description
Join the Synergy Team!
Where Hard Work Meets Hometown Fun
What It Means to Work at Synergy
At Synergy, we believe work should feel like a community – and that community should be supportive and fun! As a locally owned cooperative, we take pride in supporting our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. When you join our team, you’ll find more than just a job; you’ll find opportunity, growth, and people who genuinely care.
What You Can Expect from Us
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Advancement Opportunities
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Relaxed Dress Code – yes, jeans are welcome!
- Employee Discounts
- A relaxed, yet upbeat and fun work environment with great people
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Landscape Maintenance Associate, you will complete landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, fertilizer application, weed control, aeration, clean-up work, and trimming and pruning at the assigned location. Your duties will also include lot maintenance, light equipment set up, and janitorial duties as well.
Skills That Will Help You Thrive in this Role
- Desire to work outdoors during various weather conditions
- Self motivated with the ability to work within deadlines independently
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work
- Keep a positive attitude
- Being reliable and punctual
- Moving fast, staying focused, and having fun doing it
- Thinking on your feet and finding creative solutions
- Being a trusted co-worker who always thinks of safety and security
What We Need from You
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable for commercial liability insurance
- Ability to operate and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to, edgers, commercial mowers, blowers, chainsaws and line trimmers
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl and squat frequently
Bonus Points if You Have
- Commercial mowing experience
- Familiarity with landscaping tools and equipment
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- A drive to grow your career within the cooperative!
Why You’ll Love Working for a Co-Op!
When you work for a cooperative, you are part of something bigger than just a business – you’re a part of a community. Synergy is locally owned and operated, which means every dollar and every decision helps strengthen the towns we call home. We believe in fun, honesty, safety, community, and investing in our people.
Here, you’re not just an employee – you are part of the Synergy community and the cooperative tradition that helps our rural communities thrive.
18 years minimum:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this position. Synergy Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.