Sacramento Landscape Company

Employment Opportunities 

We are hiring seasonal laborers.

No phone calls.

Download application and information release at the bottom of page and mail completed forms.

The forms will take a few minutes to download.

Job Description: Seasonal Laborer 1

1. The seasonal landscape laborer will perform frequent and continual, heavy lifting, sometimes, in excess of 75 lbs. There will also be prolonged physically, strenuous manual labor during hot summer months on construction sites. Winter work in cold, wet, muddy conditions may also be encountered.

2. Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English

3. Ability to follow safety policy and to avoid safety hazards on a construction site

4. Good physical condition including, if requested, physician clearance. Physician clearances will be required at the option of the Sacramento Landscape Company and may occur after an unlimited period of employment has elapsed.

4. Negative alcohol and drug tests

5. Passing criminal background, verification of ID and social security number, and, if necessary, a credit check.

6. At least one year of verifiable, heavy manual labor experience in high temperatures.

7. Own transportation to jobsite is required. Job location will vary and may include sites outside Sacramento County. Oil and other leaks from cars are to be caught with metal oil catching devices that leave no trace.

Hourly wage: The laborer position will be paid by paycheck. Lay off due to work shortage or poor weather is likely. There is no sick pay. There is no health insurance or other employee benefits. There will be no employee pay advances.

Probationary period: Sacramento Landscape Company will not change employment status from seasonal worker to permanent employment status until enough time has elapsed to determine how well the seasonal laborer fits in the operation of the Sacramento Landscape Company. Probationary period may last longer than 12 months depending on the number of seasonal hours employed during the first twelve months. Under no circumstances will status change until Sacramento Landscape Company informs the employee of change of status.

1. Employees are assigned duties and responsibilities commensurate with their background and training.

2. Notifying employer of inability to work as scheduled is mandatory. One excused absence per month with three total excused absences per year is allowed. Failure to notify employer of inability to work or going over number of allowed absences will very likely result in termination.

3. Safe work practices will be required and will be the number one priority over all other responsibilities. NO time schedule is more important than safety. All applicants for employment with the Sacramento Landscape Company are expected to be and to maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free condition. There will be zero tolerance for alcohol or drug abuse. Drug testing will be at the option of the Sacramento Landscape Company. As part of the employment application, the employee agrees to drug testing.

4. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform treating physicians or psychiatrists that equipment will be operated, heavy lifting will occur, and prolonged extreme heat or wet, cold conditions will be encountered. Certain physical conditions, medications or treatments make this work unsafe to self and others.

5. Adequate sleep is necessary to avoid fatigue while operating equipment or handling tools. It is the responsibility of the employee to obtain adequate sleep the night before a work day.

6. All employees will be expected to be courteous to customers, suppliers, and other individuals with whom they come in contact.

Download and print the:    Sacramento Landscape Company Employee Application and Authorization to Release Information

Mail Completed forms to: Sacramento Landscape Company

                                             5612 Rickey Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822

We will contact the most competitive applicants for an interview. Thank you for your interest!