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JENSEN GARDENS INC Landscape Foreman in Springfield, Nebraska
Jensen Gardens, Inc. has 10 openings for Landscaping Foreman, temporary, full-time, period of need: 04/01/2025 - 12/01/2025. The Foreman will oversee the team of Landscape Crew Members, who are responsible for the following job duties: landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment, including lawnmower (walk behind and rider), trimmer, edger, 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, mowing, trimming, planting, water, digging, aerating, seeding, weeding, mulching and raking; assist with spring and fall cleanups; assist with the construction of retaining walls, installation of river rock, and assist with the construction of ponds and waterfalls. Oversees task management and report problems to company management. Must be able to pass drug test prior to beginning employment. Must be able to obtain a driver's license and lift 75 pounds on a regular basis. 40 hours per week. Work will generally be performed 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, but weekends
may be required depending on the weather. OT may be available but is not guaranteed. Work location: 20714 S. Hwy 50, Springfield, Nebraska, 68059. Transportation to and from the worksite will
be provided. Prevailing wage determination number: P-400-24336-508504. Hourly wage: $27.21 per hour; Overtime wage: $40.82 per hour. 12 months experience preferred.
Please inquire about the job order at the local Nebraska Job Center (find your nearest Nebraska Job Center at https://neworks.nebraska.gov
). May also apply by phone (402-253-8880), email (loren@jensengardens.com
), or in person at Jensen Gardens Inc 20714 S. Hwy 50 Springfield, NE.
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 a subsequent employer. 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 $15.88 per day of travel or the current minimum subsistence amount published in the Federal Register, to a maximum of $59.00 per day or the current maximum amount published in the Federal Register to workers with acceptable receipts.
The employer guarantees to offer work for a total number of work hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period, beginning with the first work day after the arrival of the worker at the place of employment and ending on the expiration date specified in this job order or its extension, if any. The employer may include all hours actually worked as well as any hours offered consistent with the job order that a worker chooses to not work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order. If worker separation is due to voluntary abandonment, the employer will not be responsible for providing or paying return transportation and subsistence expenses of the worker and the worker is not entitled to the full three-quarter period guarantee described above. Employer will provide without charge company-specific uniform and all tools, supplies and equipment necessary to perform duties assigned.
Lifting: 75 lb on a regular basis
Must be able to obtain Driver's license
Education: None
Months of experience:12 months
Training: Any necessary training will be provided by the employer.
Worksite location: 20714 S. Hwy 50, Springfield, Nebraska, 68059 and multiple worksites in Sarpy
and Douglas Counties
Prevailing wage determination number:
P-400-24336-508504
Wage: $27.21
Prevailing wage start date:__ , 2024
Prevailing wage end date:_ , 2025
Wage offer: $27.21
OT Wage: $40.82
Pay: A single workweek will be used to determine wages; weekly payroll. Pre-employment drug test required Random drug testing and post accident drug testing required