Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader Alameda

Rubicon Landscape is more than a landscaping company were a mission-driven division of Rubicon Programs a nonprofit dedicated to transforming East Bay communities. As a Crew Leader youll help deliver exceptional landscape care while supporting a social enterprise that reinvests every dollar of net income into job training financial education and other life-changing services. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose combining professional expertise with meaningful community impact.

Under the direction of a Landscape Supervisor the Crew Leader organizes and oversees daily work for a crew ensuring safe practices quality results and timely completion of tasks. The Crew Leader also serves as the primary field contact for questions and client needs.

Location: Alameda CA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assign and monitor crew tasks to ensure high-quality work that meets contract standards.
• Oversee plant care: planting grading seeding fertilizing mowing trimming weeding spraying watering pruning and debris removal.
• Identify and report irrigation issues; make adjustments or minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles; ensure tools are safe clean and in working order.
• Promote safe practices and professional conduct; report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Serve as point of contact for clients/property managers in the field.
• Train crew members in equipment use safety policy and procedures.
• Assist supervisors in evaluating crew performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership reliability teamwork and interpersonal flexibility.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-service approach.
• Proficiency with backpack sprayers pole saws/pruners lawn mowers (36) brush chippers aerators thatchers and sprinkler adjustments/repairs.
• Proficiency in pruning and shaping techniques fertilizer and pesticide application.
• Comfortable using technology and software daily.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of a validREAL IDdriver license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle report.
• Due to Coast Guard site requirements this role requires the satisfactory completion of a federal background check including criminal history verification which is conducted by the Coast Guard. Because of this requirement any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the background check.
• Bend and/or kneel up to 10% of the time.
• Lift reach carry push pull: up to 50 pounds and up to 50% of the time.
• Stand walk up to 90% of the time.
• Must be able to work outside during all seasons of the year.
• Conversant or fluent in English language and conversant in Spanish language.
• Must be proficient in using a smart phone to send/receive calls text and emails.

STARTING PAY: $24-$26/hr Federal Prevailing Wage may apply for certain assignements

AS A RUBICON EMPLOYEE YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A safety-focused professional workplace.
• Year-round full-time position.
• Competitivehourly pay including federal prevailing wage for some assignments.
• Medical dental and vision health plans.
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave and company holidays.
• Employee-sponsored retirement plan.
• Company uniform with free laundering and mending.
• Provided PPE vehicle trailer and equipment.
• Advancement opportunities.

About Rubicon Landscape

As part of Rubicons social enterprise Rubicon Landscape provides high-quality professional landscaping services while reinvesting proceeds back into programs that break the cycle of poverty in the East Bay. Rubicon is a respected nonprofit with a strong record of service community impact and employee advancement.

Rubicon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of culture thought and lived experiences. We seek talented qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex pregnancy marital status age national origin or ancestry citizenship conviction history uniform service membership/veteran status physical or mental disability protected medical conditions genetic characteristics sexual orientation gender identity gender expression regardless of physical gender or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws.

Rubicon uses E- Verify to validate the eligibility of our new employees to work legally in the United States.