Landscape Technician 2

Landscape Technician 2

The Landscape Technician II performs skilled landscape installation enhancement irrigation and maintenance services with limited supervision. This position independently completes assigned work operates a broad range of commercial landscape equipment troubleshoots routine field issues and maintains high standards of safety and workmanship. Landscape Technician II employees serve as experienced crew members who provide guidance to newer technicians while supporting efficient project completion and exceptional customer service.

Rubicon Landscape is more than a landscaping companywere a mission-driven division of Rubicon Programs a nonprofit dedicated to transforming East Bay communities. As a Landscape Technician I youll help deliver exceptional landscape services while supporting a social enterprise that reinvests our proceeds into job training financial education and other life-changing services. This is your opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Landscape Installation & Enhancement

• Install trees shrubs groundcover annuals and other plant materials according to project plans and specifications.
• Prepare planting areas through basic grading soil amendment excavation and finish work.
• Install sod seed mulch decorative rock edging and other landscape materials.
• Assist with site improvements including basic grading compacting leveling and preparation of decomposed granite pathways and seating areas.
• Basic knowledge of retaining walls drainage and related features.
• Assist with the removal of existing landscape materials irrigation components concrete and debris as directed.
• Assist with project mobilization site preparation material staging and final site cleanup.

Irrigation

• Assist with the installation modification and testing of irrigation systems including trenching and installing pipe sprinkler heads and drip systems according to specifications.
• Identify and report irrigation deficiencies or water waste

Landscape Maintenance

• Perform mowing edging trimming pruning blowing weed management litter removal and seasonal landscape maintenance.
• Monitor plant health and identify irrigation issues pests diseases and safety hazards.
• Perform detailed pruning and specialty maintenance requiring advanced technical skills.
• Independently prioritize assigned work while maintaining high quality standards.
• Maintain clean professional and safe job sites.

Equipment & Safety

• Safely operate commercial landscape equipment including mowers string trimmers hedge trimmers backpack blowers chainsaws (when qualified) compact equipment and other landscape tools.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Identify equipment requiring repair and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Follow company safety policies OSHA requirements and all client-specific safety procedures.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Load unload secure and transport equipment and materials safely.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and reinforce safety expectations among crew members.

Teamwork & Customer Service

• Work independently while contributing to overall crew productivity.
• Communicate effectively with Crew Leads regarding project progress material needs and field issues.
• Assist in coaching and mentoring Landscape Technician I employees through demonstration and positive reinforcement.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers vendors coworkers and the public.
• Support Rubicons mission by treating coworkers participants and customers with dignity and respect.

COMPETENCIES

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of commercial landscape installation enhancement irrigation or maintenance experience required.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating commercial landscape equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to perform assigned work independently with limited supervision.
• This position may require driving vehicles and trailers; therefore proof of a valid and current real ID drivers license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report are required.
• Conversational proficiency in both English and Spanish required.
• Working knowledge of commercial landscape installation enhancement and maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders project specifications and basic landscape plans.
• Proficiency operating commercial landscape equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to install troubleshoot and repair common irrigation system components.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve routine field issues independently.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced employees.
• Commitment to safety quality workmanship and continuous improvement.
• Ability to effectively use technology for timekeeping communication project tracking and other job-related tasks.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Walk stand bend kneel squat climb and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Operate hand tools and power equipment safely.
• Work outdoors in varying temperatures weather conditions dust noise and uneven terrain.

COMPENSATION

• $28-$32 per hour
• Medical Dental and Vision health plans. Kaiser and Sutter Health options.
• 3 weeks paid vacation and sick leave 13 paid holidays.
• 4 days paid restorative holiday between Christmas and New Years.
• Employer sponsored retirement plan.
• A safety-focused professional workplace.
• Year-round full-time position.
• Competitive hourly pay including federal prevailing wage for some assignments.
• Company uniform with free laundering and mending.
• Advancement opportunities.

About Rubicon

An $18M non-profit Rubicon provides direct services at eight locations in Alameda and Contra Costa counties and operates a growing commercial landscape social enterprise program that is a leader in sustainable practices. Rubicon transforms East Bay communities by equipping people to break the cycle of poverty. Recognized as a national leader in workforce development Rubicon provides individualized one-on-one career advising job search support financial education wellness and legal services to very low-income people who face significant barriers to achieving economic mobility.

Rubicon is a 2022 Great Place to Work on a journey towards becoming a high-road employer and an anti-racist organization. We are committed to systems change and advocacy through efforts like expanding and deepening Employee Resource Groups; the launch of an internal Racial Justice Task Force; and implementation of talent and culture supports that acknowledge and facilitate healing from the direct and indirect effects of racial trauma.

Rubicon actively recruits staff members with a diversity of culture thought and lived experiences who are not only highly skilled but who consistently demonstrate a commitment to our vision of an East Bay without poverty and are passionate about this work.

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.