Irrigation Tech Crew Leader

The Irrigation Tech Crew Leader, under the general supervision of a Landscape Manager or Supervisor, acts as the primary source ensuring job site quality; this includes ensuring that tools and equipment are maintained in good order and the maintenance of a safe and orderly work environment. This position requires instruction on the proper commercial horticultural management and the use of industry equipment and focuses on the maintenance and repairs of irrigation system. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES   

• · Job-site quality: Distribute work among crew members, oversee tasks, monitor work quality, and serve as the crew's liaison to management. Responsible for the consistent delivery of on-time work production and service in line with Rubicon Landscapes and contract quality standards. Identify irrigation issues and make suggestions, repairs, and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• · Schedule week’s work routes/very early dawn shift hours to adjust for less pedestrian traffic and busy parking zones to do scheduled work, and to adjust for unforeseen demands to expedite work completions in other non-scheduled zones.
• · Maintain flowers, shrubs, ground covers, lawns, hedges, and other plants: Plant, grade, seed, and fertilize; mow, trim, and weed; spray. Remove debris water landscapes and make irrigation adjustments.
• · Vehicles and equipment: Clean and prepare vehicles for the next service day; inspect and maintain equipment (including lubricating as needed) before use to ensure proper and safe operation; report problems to the Supervisor.
• · General conduct and safety: Provide initial correction to team members regarding inappropriate or unprofessional behavior. Report unsafe working conditions and/or practices to the Supervisor immediately.
• · Communication: Build relationships with clients and property managers; serve as the first point of contact in the field for questions and issues.
• · Evaluation: Assist Managers in the assessment of the performance of the team members
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COMPETENCIES    

• · Leadership, reliability, teamwork, interpersonal flexibility, solid communication skills, a customer service approach, and receptivity to instructions and feedback from supervisors.
• · Proficiency in the use and inspection of backpack sprayers, pole saw/pruners, hand saws, lawn mowers greater than 36" rototillers, brush chippers, aerators, thatcher's and of basic sprinkler adjustments and repairs.
• · Demonstrate competent skills working with wiring/valve issues, 2-wire/decoder systems, repairing irrigation main breaks/leaks sized piping up to 6”, and working with various types of commercial irrigation controllers.
• · Proficiency in the proper techniques and methods of pruning and shaping trees and other specimens naturally and of applying fertilizers and pesticides. Ability to instruct others.
• · Possess a landscape construction background to manage and assist in new landscape installations or renovations to existing landscapes. Maintain time management for developing phases of landscape projects and plan for materials to be used on the sites.
• · Exhibit flexibility and knowledge to operate various construction equipment such as tractors, trenchers, excavators, compactor plates, and trench compactors.
• · Comfortable in using technology and software in a daily basis.
• · Regular and reliable attendance.
• · Building Effective Teams – Fosters collaboration, trust, and open communication to achieve team goals.
• · Developing Others – Coaches and supports employee growth through feedback and opportunities.
• · Managerial Courage – Tackles tough issues directly with honesty, integrity, and respect.
• · Managing Vision and Purpose – Inspires others by sharing a clear vision and connecting work to

REQUIREMENTS  

• 2-3 years in managing irrigation systems and repairs.
• Proof of a valid driver license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle report. 
• 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:  $26-$31/hr   

California Public Works and/or Federal Prevailing Wage may apply for some assignements

AS A RUBICON EMPLOYEE, YOU CAN EXPECT: 

• A safety-focused, professional workplace.  
• Year-round, full-time position. 
• Medical HMO/HSA, dental, and vision health plans. 
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Employee-sponsored retirement plan. 
• Provided PPE, vehicle, trailer, and equipment.for on the job operations. 
• 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. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. 

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