Summary
Dowco Enterprises, 18459 Centaur Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005, (636) 532-9192.
12 temporary, full-time Landscape Laborers from 02/01/2027 through 11/30/2027. Work will be performed at various worksites in the counties of Franklin, St. Louis, St. Louis City, and St. Charles.
Job Duties: Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Lay sod, mow, trim/edge, plant, weeding, watering, rake, blow leaves; use a hand shovel to dig holes for installing plants, trees, shrubs, or irrigation systems; these holes can be up to 3 inches depth and 3 inches in width. Spread seed, fertilizer and mulch; works on the ground to prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using shears, pruners, or chain saws; core aerating; sprinkler installation/repair, installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units. Maintain equipment to ensure proper functioning. May drive truck or other vehicle to transport work crew, plants, materials and tools to/from or at worksites.
The employer will offer a minimum of 35 hours of work per week. Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-4:15pm. Work on weekends may be required. Workdays and shift time may vary depending on weather conditions and business demands.
Basic rate of pay $20.50 per hour. Employer may increase wage or provide bonus based on experience, performance, tenure, and/or market conditions. An overtime premium will be paid when required by Federal, State, or local law, including at time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime may be available at $30.75per hour.
The employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Workers will be paid bi-weekly.
The employer will make all deductions from the worker's paycheck required by law. Employer will assist worker in finding and securing appropriate and affordable housing. Optional pay-advance up to $1,000 available upon start of employment to assist worker while locating housing, paid back through pay deductions if worker elects. Transportation provided from main worksite to various worksites within area of intended employment.
The employer will provide worker at no charge all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform job. Required uniform provided at no charge to the worker. The employer will 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).
The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period.
If the worker completes 50 percent of the period of employment, the employer will arrange and pay directly for transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work.
Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, the employer will provide or pay for workers reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer or where the employer has appropriately reported a workers voluntary abandonment of employment. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily meals will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68 per day with receipts. If necessary, employer will reimburse worker within first pay period for approved cost of meals and lodging at the applicable exchange rate, not to exceed reasonable costs. Receipts must be submitted.
Apply for or inquire about the job opportunity at the St. Charles Job Center located at 3757 Harry S Truman Blvd., St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 255-6060 www.jobs.mo.gov EOE/M/F/D/V
Experience Requirements
No minimum education or experience required. On-the-job training provided. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work a 5-day schedule, including weekends and holidays as required. Applicants must complete an employment application.