Landscape Lead

2 days ago

PRIDE Industries is a fast‑paced company with a mission:
To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value‑added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

$19.00 to $21.00 per hour

Telecommute Status: Onsite

Job:
Landscape Lead
Job Code: AA092 - CFL-Landscape Lead
HR Title Group:
Commercial Contracts (Custodial & Landscape)
Salary Grade: N16
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt
Approval Date:
September 2020

Supervises: There are no direct reports with this position.

Position Summary: Under general supervision the Landscape Lead oversees landscape activities in installing and maintaining landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, standards, supplies and equipment; and the ability to organize, schedule and supervise the work of people with developmental disabilities in assigned locations. Employees in this job perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition.

• Perform landscape maintenance activities: mow lawns, trim hedges, shrubs, pull weeds and maintain flower beds to maintain the overall appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds.
• Train employees; set up work, direct workflow, and monitor progress of projects through to completion. Ensure adherence to procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
• Provide work instruction and training in the safe and proper use of equipment and chemicals to include the application of fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides.
• Oversee work activities and review work to ensure it is performed safely, on‑time, and according to established procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure that vegetation is properly irrigated.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• At least one year of landscaping experience.
• Ability to effectively train and direct employees to meet departmental goals/objectives.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance standards and techniques, materials, and the safe and proper use of chemicals.
• Knowledge of departmental operations and procedures, and organizational policies.
• Knowledge of Cal OSHA and OSHA occupational safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team, customers and others.
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English.
• Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with the team.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
• Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and commonsense skills.

Education Requirements: Not Applicable

• Valid Driver's License

• Standing and walking
• Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and shoveling
• Lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Carrying a 20-pound backpack blower

Majority of work is performed on job sites, using grounds maintenance tools, mechanical and electrical equipment. Employees may be exposed to uneven surfaces, toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment and external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold and heat. Travel to other worksites is required for certain positions.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at

PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

Thank you.