Landscape Maintenance Gardener - Level 1

Richmond, California, United States | Landscape | Full-time

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The Rubicon Maintenance Gardener works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Crew Leader, acting as the primary source of labor to perform various tasks related to the maintenance of the landscaped grounds. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Location: Richmond, CA 

Position Summary 

The Rubicon Maintenance Gardener works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Crew Leader, acting as the primary source of labor to perform various tasks related to the maintenance of the landscaped grounds. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. 

Responsibilities

  • Plant flowers and shrubs; grade, seed, and fertilize. 
  • Remove weeds, debris, and other materials from job sites. 
  • Manually water lawns, shrubs, ground covers and flowers; make irrigation adjustments. 
  • Help clean and prepare vehicles for the next service day; inspect equipment before use to ensure proper and safe operation and report problems to the Crew Leader and/or Supervisor. 
  • Immediately report unsafe work conditions or practices to the Crew Leader and/or Supervisor. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements 

  • Proof of a valid driver license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle report. 
  • Basic knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and methods; basic proficiency using hand tools; ability to recognize the signs of basic plant stress; focus on working safely and efficiently. 
  • Teamwork, interpersonal flexibility, willingness, and ability to receive and act on instructions from supervisors. 
  • Customer service approach. 
  • Regular and reliable, on-time attendance. 
  • 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.

STARTING PAY: $20 hourly

AS A RUBICON EMPLOYEE, YOU CAN EXPECT: 

  • A safety-focused, professional workplace.  
  • Year-round, full-time position. 
  • Competitive hourly pay, including federal prevailing wage for some assignments. 
  • Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
  • Paid vacation 
  • Sick leave and company holidays.
  • Employee-sponsored retirement plan. 
  • Company uniform with free laundering and mending. 
  • Provided PPE, vehicle, trailer, and equipment. 
  • Advancement opportunities.

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.