Landscaper

Homes for Good; Eugene (OR); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

12% retirement contribution after 6 months

Job summary

A public housing authority in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Landscaper to provide landscaping and janitorial support for agency facilities. The ideal candidate will have residential or commercial landscaping experience and a high school diploma. A valid driver's license is required, and competitive compensation with benefits is offered. This role supports the maintenance of Agency grounds and units.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or commercial landscaping.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Possession of a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine landscaping work and janitorial support.
• Assist Maintenance with caring for Agency facilities and grounds.

Skills

Residential landscaping

Commercial landscaping

Basic maintenance tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're searching for a Landscaper to join our team!

Homes for Good Housing Agency is a high performing public housing authority located in Eugene Oregon, servicing all of Lane County (4,600 sq. miles). The Agency’s primary work is to help low-income Lane County residents access and maintain affordable housing.

Our Supportive Housing Division provides housing and supportive services directly to the people who need it most and our cross-functional team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service while supporting our residents in achieving stability and success. The Supportive Housing Division consists of the Property Management, Maintenance, Resident Services, and Permanent Supportive Housing departments. Our combined programs help over 900 households increase stability, access to opportunity, and success in housing. The Resident Services and Permanent Supportive Housing departments works closely with residents to ensure that their basic needs are being met, provides community resources and referrals, eviction prevention, and supports and coordinates on-site programming such food programs.

As a key role in our Fee for Service Department, the Landscaper provides routine work, janitorial support and assistance to Maintenance who care for Agency owned facilities, units, and grounds.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply.

Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail].

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Experience: The successful candidate will likely have experience in residential or commercial landscaping, and performing basic maintenance tasks.

Training: The successful candidate will likely have a high school diploma or equivalent.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

The Landscaper often drives Agency vehicles during the course of their duties. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver’s license, and be insurable at standard rates is required for this position.

COMPENSATION:

The pay range for this position $19.33 to $25.92 per hour ($40,206.40 to $53,913.60 per year) with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment.

BILINGUAL DIFFERENTIAL:

This position is eligible for a bilingual differential of 5.7% upon passing a written and oral proficiency exam. Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish are preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application may be obtained and submitted online via BAMBOO . Your application will be screened for the job requirements and the best qualified individuals will be tested and/or invited to an interview.