Landscape Maintenance Gardener Level 3 - Treasure Island

Rubicon Programs•San Francisco, CA

5d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Rubicon Maintenance Gardener – Level 3 works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Crew Leader and serves as a primary source of labor for maintaining landscaped grounds. This is a full-time, non-exempt, year-round position. The role involves planting and caring for landscaping, maintaining lawns and shrubs, watering and making irrigation adjustments, and cleaning and maintaining vehicles and equipment. The gardener is expected to work safely, efficiently, and outdoors in all seasons.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience in landscape maintenance techniques and methods, including the ability to recognize signs of plant stress.
Focus on working safely and efficiently.
Proficiency in using and inspecting hand pruners, hedge shears, extended and non-extended hedge trimmers, line trimmers, high weed mowers, leaf blowers, cultivators, and 21-inch and 36-inch lawn mowers.
Proficiency in pruning and shaping shrubs; staking and tying shrubs and trees; using and inspecting basic gas-powered and electric maintenance equipment; and inspecting and maintaining, including lubricating, equipment used for landscape maintenance.
Teamwork, interpersonal flexibility, and willingness and ability to receive and act on supervisors’ instructions.
Customer-service approach, ability to build trust, integrity, initiative, and ability to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to work assigned hours on a regular, consistent basis.
Valid REAL ID driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Ability to bend or kneel up to 10% of the time; lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds up to 50% of the time; and stand or walk up to 90% of the time.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
Conversant in English.
Proficiency using a smartphone for calls, texts, and email.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with irrigation systems and installation.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Plant flowers, shrubs, groundcovers, and other plant materials; grade, seed, and fertilize.
Prune and shape shrubs naturally and formally, and stake and tie trees and shrubs.
Mow lawns, trim hedges, and remove weeds, debris, and other materials from job sites.
Manually water lawns, shrubs, groundcovers, and flowers, and make irrigation adjustments.
Help clean and prepare vehicles for the next service day.
Inspect and maintain equipment, including lubricating it as needed, before use to ensure proper and safe operation.
Report equipment problems to the Crew Leader or Supervisor.
Immediately report unsafe work conditions or practices to the Crew Leader and/or Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.