Landscape Laborer

M and W Gardens Inc. (d/b/a Baxter Gardens West) has 4 openings for Landscape Laborer in St. Charles, MO and surrounding counties, full-time, temporary position, from 10/01/2024 – 12/31/2024. Work location: 1075 Mueller Rd., OFallon, MO, and multiple worksites within the following surrounding counties: St. Charles County, MO, St. Louis County, MO, Lincoln County, MO, and Warren County, MO. Daily transportation to and from the worksite to a centralized designated pick-up place will be offered to workers at no charge. This use of transportation is voluntary. Employer provides incidental transport between job sites. The Landscape Laborers will perform the following tasks on a daily basis: Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears or pruners. Plant grass, shrubs or trees, and apply mulch for protection. Install drainage systems. Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment, including lawnmower (walk behind and rider), backpack blower, wheel barrel, broom, rake, shovel, spade. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks which may include a combination of the following: sod laying, planting, watering, digging, aerating, seedings, weeding, mulching and raking. Must be able to perform physical activities such as: lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 120lbs (possible 2-person). These duties are consistent with those detailed in the USDOL Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers. Note that tree maintenance is performed only from ground level or from a 10 step ladder, max height. Must be willing to work weekends when necessary, depending on weather. OT may be available but is not guaranteed.Employment is 40 hours per week, shifts will generally be 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. No education or experience required. Wage: $17.58 hour. OT wage: $26.37 hour. A single workweek will be used to compute wages due.
Please inquire about the job order at the local Missouri Job Center (find your nearest Missouri Job Center at https://jobs.mo.gov/). May also apply by calling 636-978-1661, or by email: zach@baxtergardenswest.com.

Work days: all 7 days
Number of regular hours: 40
Possible number of hours over 40: unknown
Lifting: 50 lbs, up to 120 lbs (possible 2-person)
Drivers license: none
Education: none
Months of experience: 0
Training: Any necessary training will be provided by the employer.
Worksite location:1075 Mueller Rd., OFallon, MO, and multiple worksites within the following surrounding counties: St. Charles County, MO, St. Louis County, MO, Lincoln County, MO, and Warren County, MO
Prevailing wage determination number: P-400-24106-886097
Wage: $17.58
Prevailing wage start date: 5/21/2024
Prevailing wage end date: 8/19/2024
Wage offer: $17.58
OT wage: $26.37
Pay: Weekly
All deductions required by law will be made
No elective deductions
The employer will pay in advance or reimburse H-2B workers in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees). For workers outside reasonable commuting distances, inbound transportation (including meals and, to the extent necessary, lodging) to the place of employment will be reimbursed, if the worker completes half of the employment period (50% period), if not already paid in full prior to the 50% period. Return transportation and subsistence will be provided for or paid to same worker if the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early by the employer except where the worker has employment with