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Pay Rate

$19.50 to $21.12 per hour

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Announcement

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:

Job Description

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

**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.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. * Performs landscape maintenance activities: mows lawns, trims hedges, shrubs, pulls weeds and maintains flower beds to maintain the overall appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds s.

2. * Trains employees; sets up work, directs workflow, and monitors progress of projects through to completion. Ensures adherence to procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.

3. * Provides 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, pulls weeds, and maintains flower beds.

4. * Oversees work activities and reviews work to ensure it is performed safely, on-time, and according to established procedures, regulations, and guidelines.

5. * Monitors and maintains irrigation systems to ensure that vegetation is properly irrigated.

6. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

***** DenotesEssential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- 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 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

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED: 

The following licenses or certificates may berequired depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

DISCLAIMER:

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.

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

How to Apply

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

Visit our website to learn more!

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.

Thank you

**Pay Rate** _$19.50 to $21.12 per hour_

**Job ID** _2025-19033_

**Type** _Full Time Regular_

**Location** _US-CA-Mcclellan_

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace

PRIDE Industries is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives innovation and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.