Merakey Jobs

Anticipated Start Date of Work: 2025-04-01 Anticipated End Date of Work: 2025-11-26 Worksite Location(s): multiple worksites within Summit, Stark, Sandusky, Portage, Ottawa, Medina, Lorain, Huron, Geauga, Erie and Cuyahoga counties. Job Description: Lead Landscape Laborers. 26 temporary/full-time positions with Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services, LLC - Cleveland Region from 4/1/2025 - 11/26/2025. Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and assist with installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units. Must exercise independent judgment; may be asked to demonstrate tasks to other employees but position does not include supervision of other workers. Ensure tools and equipment are safely transported and accounted for between worksites. Must lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary. Employer-paid drug testing required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing work and post-hire at random, upon suspicion of use, and post-accident. Post-hire motor vehicle record check required only of foreign and domestic workers who drive company vehicles (driving is not a requirement of all workers in the position). Requires three months of previous landscape experience. Wage rate is no less than $18.98 per Hour. Overtime hours vary at: $28.47 per Hour.

Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law. Employer does not envision other workforce-wide payroll deductions. Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include the following: Voluntary advances and/or loans made to workers, if any, may be repaid by pre-authorized payroll deductions. Employer deducts reasonable fair market value cost of rent/utilities based on number of occupants for workers electing to reside in employerarranged housing (cost TBD). Daily transportation to and from the worksite from a centralized designated pick-up place will be offered at a reasonable cost to workers. The use of this transportation is voluntary. Employer may deduct reasonable cost for lost/damaged tools or equipment resulting from worker negligence. Employer may deduct retirement/savings plan contributions and/or health insurance premiums for workers voluntarily participating in plan(s). Uniform provided at no cost. Employer may deduct cost for voluntary purchase of additional uniforms for worker's benefit. Employer may also deduct for one time charge for first month's rent & security deposit, optional dental insurance. Employer will deduct for reasonable cost of negligent damage to lodging facilities.

REFERRAL INSTRUCTIONS: State Workforce Agency (SWA) may only refer qualified applicants who have been apprised of the material terms and conditions of employment and who are able, willing, and available for the job. Employer makes hiring decisions at its sole discretion. Referrals and applicants are accepted from all sources. Applicants must possess documentation required to complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification. To apply, contact employer at 440-327-3030, email FLC@jfs.ohio.gov or contact nearest OhioMeansJobs Center. Will daily transportation be provided?: Yes. Employer may deduct reasonable costs for daily transportation to/from worksite from designated pick-up location. Use of employer-provided transportation is voluntary. Provision of Board/Lodging or Other Facilities: Yes. If requested, employer helps non-local workers secure optional worker-paid lodging. Is On-the-Job Training available?: No. Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees).