Landscape Lead

Pay Rate $20.50 to $21.12 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. * Denotes Essential 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…

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