Landscape Maintenance Gardener Level 1

The RubiconMaintenance Gardenerworks under the general supervision of the Maintenance Crew Leader acting as the primary source of labor to perform various tasks related to the maintenance of the landscaped grounds. This is a full-time non-exempt position.

Location: Richmond CA

Position Summary

The Rubicon Maintenance Gardener works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Crew Leader acting as the primary source of labor to perform various tasks related to the maintenance of the landscaped grounds. This is a full-time non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Plant flowers and shrubs; grade seed and fertilize.
• Remove weeds debris and other materials from job sites.
• Manually water lawns shrubs ground covers and flowers; make irrigation adjustments.
• Help clean and prepare vehicles for the next service day; inspect equipment before use to ensure proper and safe operation and report problems to the Crew Leader and/or Supervisor.
• Immediately report unsafe work conditions or practices to the Crew Leader and/or Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proof of a valid driver license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle report.
• Basic knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and methods; basic proficiency using hand tools; ability to recognize the signs of basic plant stress; focus on working safely and efficiently.
• Teamwork interpersonal flexibility willingness and ability to receive and act on instructions from supervisors.
• Customer service approach.
• Regular and reliable on-time attendance.
• 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.

STARTING PAY: $20-21 hourly

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.

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.