Lead Landscaping Worker – Salem, OR
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Garten has an excellent opportunity to join our compassionate and hardworking team as a Lead Landscaping Worker. When you join the team at Garten, you become a part of a not-for-profit corporation that changes lives and positively impacts the community. We have a diverse employee base and operate social enterprises to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities. In 2020, we celebrated our 50th-anniversary and have operated continuously and safely throughout the pandemic.
General Position Summary:
Leads landscaping team in performing grounds maintenance according to customer specifications. Performs all tasks in a safe manner and meets Garten quality standards.
Essential Functions:
- Directs team members with focus on quality and safety.
- Completes tasks in a specific time frame with proper tools and equipment.
- Maintains daily log of assignments and contractual tasks.
- Performs lawn and landscape maintenance services including, but not limited to the following:
- Watering of turf, plants, trees, shrubs, and other landscape material.
- Mowing and edging turf grass.
- Weeding of turf, planted, and grounds areas.
- Raking turf and planted areas to gather leaves, grass, cuttings, dirt, bark, and other landscape waste for collection and removal.
- Trimming and pruning of trees, plants, and shrubs.
- Picking up and disposing of trash, debris, and other extraneous matter from hard surfaces as well as turf and planted areas.
- Other miscellaneous services performed safely and in compliance with all Garten policies and procedures.
- Provides ongoing feedback to team and supervisor.
Education and/or Experience Required:
- A minimum of 6 – 12 months experience/training in general grounds maintenance work.
- High school education or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a lead role.
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
Perks Include:
- FREE Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance
- FREE Dental Insurance
- FREE Vision Insurance
- FREE Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Garten Retirement Plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays and one paid floating holiday
Footer/EEO Statement:
Garten commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@garten.org.