Landscaper jobs at PeopleReady

Join our team as a Landscaper, where you will be partnered with a colleague to maintain the landscape of approximately 8-10 buildings at the GA Poway campus. **Responsibilities** + Maintain and repair grounds and outside fixtures using mechanical equipment and hand tools. + Mix and apply chemicals, adhering to special handling requirements. + Perform tasks such as cutting lawns, trimming, edging walkways, roads, flower beds, and walls. + Prune shrubs, trees, and plants, and rake leaves and litter. + Conduct periodic inspections of plants and grasses. + Recommend changes in care schedules and assist in determining timetables for fertilizer and pest control programs. + Assemble, install, modify, and maintain irrigation systems and plumbing under general direction. + Perform trade work such as carpentry or painting as needed. + Assist in planning and designing landscape modifications. + Operate equipment such as tractors, mowers, fertilizer spreaders, and more. + Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and obligations during business operations. + Adhere to safety protocols and practices at all times. + Perform additional duties as assigned or required. **Essential Skills** + Experience in landscaping or groundskeeping, ideally with commercial properties. + Complete knowledge and understanding of safe lifting procedures. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with construction, hand tools, and power tools. + Bi-lingual skills (English-Spanish) preferred. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a work schedule that offers a 9/80 arrangement with every other Friday off. Participate in the 'GA Club' for a small monthly fee to receive discounts on attire, sports tickets, amusement park tickets, and more. Although this is a contract position, there is a high chance for successful candidates to transition into long-term employment. **Work Environment** Work will primarily be outside, often during inclement weather, and will require physical stamina. The assignment includes a maintenance routine of 8-10 buildings, and the work shift is from 4 am to 12:30 pm under limited supervision. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Poway, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.