LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION CAREER LADDER

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION WORKER Perform basic manual labor, i.e. dig with pick and shovel, move materials with wheel barrel, etc. Follow basic directives. Handle dangerous equipment. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION CREW LEADER Interact with Englishspeaking clients and homeowners. Solve problems. Ability to drive with license and clean driving record. Ability to read a set of landscape plans. Knowledge of common acceptable construction practices. Accept criticism and direction. Handle conflict with customers. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR Manage 2-3 crews. Check the work of all jobs managed. Know local building codes and ordinances. Ability to work in high pressure environment under deadline. Handle pressure and conflicts. Control emotions. Communicate calmly. Understand and fill out forms and reports. High organizational skills required. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDANT Manage supervisors. Help owners with business plan, forecasting sales, cost savings, efficiency. Make sure material and human resources are available. Plan, inspect, and audit job sites. Familiarity with irrigation scheduling and weather based irrigation controllers. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OWNER Market business. Secure funds. Envision and articulate strategic vision and plan. Manage finances with CPA. Manage insurances, benefits, and liabilities. Attends trade conventions to keep up with current practices and products.

POSITION

SPECIFIC TASKS INVOLVED IN POSITIONS

AVERAGE PAY RATE 1 LISTENING/SPEAKING SKILLS NEEDED READING/WRITING SKILLS NEEDED COMPLETION OF ESL LEVEL RECOMMENDED 2 PHYSICAL DEMANDS OR ABILITIES

$8-10 /hr Beginning to Low intermediate Beginning

$12-15 /hr High intermediate to Advanced High beginning

$15-20 /hr Advanced High intermediate

$40,000 60,000 /yr Near-native speaker Near-native speaker

$60,000 100,000 /yr Near-native speaker Near-native speaker

ESL 96 E Lift 50-70 lbs throughout the day. Work in adverse conditions: rain, fumes, chemicals and high noise.

ESL 103 C Lift 50-70 lbs throughout the day. Work in adverse conditions: rain, fumes, chemicals and high noise.

ESL 106 or ESL119/ENG 110 B/A Lift 20-50 lbs occasionally. Work in adverse conditions: rain, fumes, chemicals and high noise

ESL 119/ENG 110 A Occasional bending, lifting and exposure to elements.

ESL 119/ENG 110 A Few physical demands.

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SCHEDULES OR SHIFTS AVAILABLE Day: 5:30 am 4 pm Day: 5:30 AM- 4 pm Day and evening on call for emergencies and board meetings Day and evening on call for emergencies and board meetings Usually daytime business hours; sometimes evenings for emergencies or board meetings. CLCA or Irrigation Association certificate, or Community College AA degree or certificate in Horticulture. Computer skills: word and excel. Bachelors in horticulture and/or business administration desirable.

EDUCATION REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED

None Required

None Required

High school or equivalent.

CLCA or Irrigation Association certificate, or Community College AA degree or certificate in Horticulture. Computer skills: word and excel

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Estimate for 2009 Estimate of Grossmont ESL levels to complete before starting coursework. ESL levels at Grossmont College from beg to advanced are ESL 70, 80, 96, 100, 103, 106, and ESL 119 (equiv. to English 110). Letter indicated is for California State CB 21 coding level of credit ESL: A = ESL 119, one level below transfer composition; B, C, D, E for descending levels below level A.