| Job Title |
Landscape Contractor |
| Job Description |
Contracts To Landscape Grounds Of Houses, Industrial Plants,
Other Buildings, Or Areas Around Highways: Confers With
Prospective Client, Studies Landscape Designs Or Drawings, And
Bills Of Materials To Ascertain Scope Of Landscaping Work
Required, Such As Installation Of Lighting Or Sprinkler Systems,
Erection Of Fences, Concrete Work, And Types Of Trees, Shrubs,
Or Ornamental Plants Specified. Inspects Grounds Or Area To
Determine Equipment Requirements For Grading, Tilling, Or
Replacing Top Soil, And Labor Requirements To Install Sprinkler
Or Lighting System, Build Fences, Or Perform Concreting And
Planting Work. Calculates Labor, Equipment, Material, And
Overhead Costs To Determine Minimum Estimate Or Bid Which Will
Provide For Margin Of Profit. Prepares And Submits Estimate For
Client Or Bid To Industrial Concern Or Governmental Agency.
Prepares Contract For Client To Sign Or Signs Contract If
Successful Bidder. Plans Landscaping Functions And Sequences Of
Work At Various Sites To Obtain Optimum Utilization Of Work
Force And Equipment. Directs And Coordinates, Through
Subordinate Supervisory Personnel, Activities Of Workers Engaged
In Performing Landscaping Functions In Contractual Agreement.
Purchases And Ensures That Materials Are On-site As Needed.
Inspects Work At Sites For Compliance With Terms And
Specifications Of Contract. May Personally Supervise Workers.
May Participate In Performing Landscaping Functions. May Be
Required To Possess State License As Landscape Contractor. May
Subcontract Electrical Installation Or Concrete Work If Not
Equipped To Provide Those Services.
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