Seasonal Landscaper-1

RTD•Fond du Lac, WI

2d•$26 - $26

About The Position

Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed. At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community. RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.) Seasonal landscaping position Duties & Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL: Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, uses sound judgment at all times, works effectively in a diverse environment, works safely on the job, respects co-workers, and assures the quality of services to all customers both internal and external. RTD provides public transportation services in an eight-county region centered in Denver, Colorado. As a public agency, employees are dedicated to serving the public and providing for the transportation needs of over 3.1 million area residents as well as visitors to the region. Services include bus, rail, shuttles, ADA paratransit services, demand-responsive services, vanpools, and more. The agency’s dedicated workforce epitomizes RTD’s mission of making lives better through connections. In 2024, the system had more than 65 million boardings, a number that has seen year-over-year increases since 2020. RTD employs over 3,100 people and has an operating budget of $1.5 billion. Together, RTD employees work hard to keep this region moving day and night. RTD is committed to full equal opportunity and affirmative action for all applicants and employees. Equal opportunity ensures all qualified applicants and employees are treated fairly and not discriminated against with regard to the individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. RTD participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Requirements

Be able to obtain necessary permits and licenses, which may include but are not limited to forklift operator license or pesticide license within 90 days of hire/appointment.
Must possess a valid Colorado "R" driver's license
No DUI, DWI, or reckless driving in the past 5 years
Ability to work safely with all chemicals, demonstrating the ability to read and comprehend labels and mixes chemicals in the correct ratios.
Knowledge and experience in industrial cleaning procedures.
Knowledge of proper operating procedures and maintenance of all equipment, including but not limited to industrial landscaping equipment.
Willingness to work flexibly in terms of schedule, location, and projects.
Must be a self-starter, able to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate physical ability to perform the job, which may require working off a ladder/lift, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds or physical strength and endurance.

Responsibilities

Area trash pickup, including trash removal and emptying of trash cans.
Operate facilities maintenance vehicles.
Snow removal to include plowing, sanding operations, and handwork.
Sweep grounds, parking lot, plazas, and tunnels and walk areas.
Communicate with the public in a polite and tactful manner.
Control weeds chemically, mechanically or manually; mulches plant beds and planter boxes.
Aerate lawns, lay sod, re-seed areas and apply fertilizer.
Plant, water, feed and maintain flowerbeds, shrub beds, mulch/rock beds and trees.
Prune trees and shrubs using the proper pruning techniques
Mow and trim all lawn, open fields and other RTD properties.
Reset and replace wheel stops in parking areas.
Surveys work requirements, measures and calculate material lists and carries out required tasks.
Conforms to all safety regulations and practices.
Operates heavy equipment, i.e. bobcat, backhoe, tractors, chipper/shredders, dump trucks, etc.
Assist in irrigation repairs, replace damaged sprinkler heads, check irrigation system operations, check clock run times, etc.
Operate pneumatic, electric, and gas powered hand tools
Complete special projects and assignments as directed.