LandscapingMaintenance Technician

PCRI

Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 24

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Position Summary:

This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in detailed outdoor work and enjoys contributing to vibrant welcoming community spaces. The Landscaping/Maintenance Technician maintains outdoor spaces by mowing trimming planting weeding and mulching using hand and power tools to care for lawns shrubs and flowerbeds. This role will provide landscaping and ground maintenance for the single-family homes multifamily homes and residential buildings as designated by the manager. Maintain and ensure that grounds are free from safety hazards and neat in appearance at all times.

Essential Functions:

Lawn Care: Mowing edging watering fertilizing aerating and raking. Mow and edge grass at the correct height trim around all obstacles aerate and thatch check and treat with chemicals for insects disease and moss.
Plant Care: Planting pruning trimming hedges/shrubs mulching beds and removing dead plants. Assess and maintain health including identifying and treating insects and diseases.
Pest & Weed Control: Mix/apply fertilizers and weed/pest control agents in a safe and timely fashion as directed and/or approved.
Installation: Planting new vegetation installing irrigation lights patios walkways or fencing.
Seasonal Work: Snow or ice removal leaf removal preparation of units for winter conditions. Advise manager and/or Leadsperson of necessary maintenance and/or repairs to sidewalks drain covers parking areas light posts signs etc.
Site Maintenance: Cleaning and removing debris trash and snow maintaining equipment and structures.
Operations: Driving to sites loading/unloading tools and adhering to safety protocols.
Order supplies/materials needed to perform work. Pick up and sign for supplies/materials as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and one and or two years of experience working in landscape maintenance such as mowing edging pruning planting transplanting and diagnosing plants and flowers.

Preferred Knowledge Experience And Training

Associates degree in horticulture biology or related field and two years of experience performing landscape maintenance.

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Standard safety practices related to relevant tools and equipment.
Horticulture plant health maintenance and soils.
Chemical application and related safety procedures.
Prior landscape experience preferred
Has a positive can-do attitude
Computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

Operate and provide training in the safe use of vehicles heavy equipment power and hand tools
Read blueprints schematic diagrams and technical manuals
Schedule multiple projects concurrently
Safely utilize related protective gear and safety equipment
Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Other Requirements

Valid state-issued drivers license.

Working Conditions:

This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No remote options are available.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. PCRI provides a generous benefits package that includes 10 days of paid Vacation after the completion of one year of employment that increases over time to 20 paid addition to paid vacation PCRIs annual benefits package includes 9 days of paid Sick Leave and 3 days of paid Personal Time Off 11 paid holidays employer paid health coverage (medical dental vision) that requires a contribution for employee if dependents added to plan Long Term Disability Insurance 403(B) employer match contribution of up to 3% of employees annual salary. Voluntary benefits include: Life Insurance Short Term Disability insurance critical and accidental insurance.

Compensation Range: $20-$24/hr

WORK ENVIRONMENT / COMPANY VALUES:

This is not a remote position and is in an office setting. PCRI is a fast-paced highly engaged work environment. We strive to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs behaviors orientations identities and cultural backgrounds. We actively seek opportunities for professional development for our staff and promote a willingness to change for continual improvement. PCRI is an EEO employer committed to the inclusion of all people in our workplace and programs. Undergoing and passing a pre-employment criminal background and drug test may be required. PCRI employees work on site and do not have any remote capabilities. This is an onsite role without an option to be hybrid or remote.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to regularly walk up and down stairs up to 8 hours per day.

Must have the ability to stoop twist reach and pull.

Must be able to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours a day.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function and the physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position via an online application system by mail to the attention of Human Resources PCRI 6329 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Portland Oregon 97211 by email at or fax to . This position is open until filled. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

For nearly 30 years Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives Inc. (PCRI) has reinvested in Portlands neighborhoods preserved their diversity and provided tools to help low-income Portland families achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

From our original task of helping people who were unknowingly swindled out of their homes PCRI has come a long way. Still the challenges are constantas is our presence as an anchor of stable diverse and livable Portland neighborhoods.

With over 700 units of affordable housing PCRIs unique mix of single-family homes small multi-plexes and community apartments represents one of the last stable opportunities for low-income households to remain in their vibrant Portland neighborhoods. These homes and apartments are woven into the fabric of their neighborhoods and are a model for eliminating concentrations of poverty.

Our Mission: Preserve expand and manage affordable housing in the City of Portland and provide access to and advocacy for services for our residents.

Our Vision: Housing meets essential human needs. PCRIs vision is to provide affordable housing and associated services that achieve family stability self-sufficiency and resident wealth creation.

Required Experience:

Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurancePosition Summary:This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in detailed outdoor work and enjoys contributing to vibrant welcoming community spaces. The Landscaping/Maintenance Technician maintains outd...