Landscape Maintenance Gardener - Level 3 (REI)

Location: Richmond

The Rubicon Maintenance Gardener – Level 3 works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Crew Leader, acting as a primary source of labor to perform various tasks related to the maintenance of the landscaped grounds. 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

Plant flowers, shrubs groundcovers and other plant materials; grade, seed, and fertilize

Prune and shape shrubs, naturally and formally; stake and tie trees and shrubs

Mow lawns, trim hedges and remove weeds, debris and other materials from job sites

Manually water lawns, shrubs, ground covers & flowers; make irrigation adjustments

Vehicles and equipment: Help 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 Crew Leader or Supervisor

General safety: Report unsafe work conditions or practices to the Crew Leader and/or Supervisor immediately upon discovery

Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and experience in landscape maintenance techniques and methods; ability to recognize the signs of plant stress; focus on working safely and efficiently

Proficiency in the use and inspection of hand pruners and hedge shears; extended and non-extended hedge trimmers, line trimmers, high weed mowers, leaf blowers and cultivators; and of 21” and 36” lawn mowers

Proficiency in the proper techniques and methods of pruning and shaping shrubs; staking and tying shrubs and trees; using and inspecting basic gas-powered and electric maintenance equipment; and in inspecting and maintaining, including lubricating, equipment used in the course of the landscape maintenance duties

Teamwork, interpersonal flexibility, willingness and ability to receive and act on instructions from supervisors

Customer service approach; ability to build trust, integrity; demonstrate initiative and ability to complete assigned tasks

Knowledge and experience with irrigation systems and installation a plus.

Able to work assigned work hours on a regular consistent basis

REQUIREMENTS

Valid REAL ID driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Ability to: bend/kneel up to 10% of the time; lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. up to 50% of the time; stand/walk up to 90% of the time.

Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons.

Conversant in English; Spanish language skills a plus.

Proficiency using a smartphone for calls, texts, and email.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$22-25 per hour to start

Medical, Dental and Vision health plans. 

Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays.

Employer sponsored retirement plan..

A safety-focused, professional workplace.  

Year-round, full-time position. . 

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. 

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