Landscaper

Sabino Recovery; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabino Recovery in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Facilities landscaping assistant to support the facilities manager in creating a functional and pleasant outdoor space for residents and employees.

You will maintain grounds, operate mowing and irrigation equipment, plant and prune shrubs and trees, apply fertilizers and pesticides per standards, and assist with minor repairs. A valid Fingerprint Clearance Card and GED are preferred; 2 years landscaping experience is also desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Two (2) years of landscaping experience preferred.
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (can be obtained after hire).

Responsibilities

• Assists facilities manager in the general landscaping for Sabino Recovery property.
• Maintains grounds using all types of grounds-keeping equipment and tools.
• Sweeps, rakes, and cleans grounds.
• Prepares and grades terrain as needed; seeds and/or sods lawns; and transplants and plants shrubs, plants, and trees.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers according to established standards.
• Mows and trims lawns, repairs established lawns, and plants new lawns.
• Maintains driveways and parking lots.
• Connects and maintains sprinkler equipment; waters lawn, flowerbeds, gardens, shrubs, and trees; installs new equipment and systems; repairs and maintains current irrigation equipment and systems as needed; and performs minor plumbing repairs.
• Assists maintenance mechanics in the servicing and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Keeps drainage ditches and culverts free of obstructions; picks up trash and litter; removes trash bags from containers and replaces bags.
• Ensures compliance with established standards for appearance, repairs, and condition for facility.
• May drive a golf cart on facility property.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

Lawn care

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

Lawn mowers

Rakes & hoes

Sprinkler systems

Pesticide application

Fertilizer application

Job description

• Job Category Healthcare, Landscape, Facilities
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Human Resources

Description

This position assists the facilities manager in a variety of tasks to achieve a functional and pleasant outdoor area, providing a clean, safe, and attractive environment for residents and employees.

ABOUT SABINO RECOVERY:

• Privately owned and family-oriented.
• Premier Choice for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment.
• Sabino Recovery places an emphasis on trauma as the root cause of many unhealthy patterns of thinking and behavior.
• Offers a truly individualized treatment experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists facilities manager in the general landscaping for Sabino Recovery property.
• Maintains grounds using all types of grounds-keeping equipment and tools.
• Sweeps, rakes, and cleans grounds.
• Prepares and grades terrain as needed; seeds and/or sods lawns; and transplants and plants shrubs, plants, and trees.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers according to established standards.
• Mows and trims lawns, repairs established lawns, and plants new lawns.
• Maintains driveways and parking lots.
• Connects and maintains sprinkler equipment; waters lawn, flowerbeds, gardens, shrubs, and trees; installs new equipment and systems; repairs and maintains current irrigation equipment and systems as needed; and performs minor plumbing repairs.
• Assists maintenance mechanics in the servicing and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Keeps drainage ditches and culverts free of obstructions; picks up trash and litter; removes trash bags from containers and replaces bags.
• Ensures compliance with established standards for appearance, repairs, and condition for facility.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May drive a golf cart on facility property.
• Makes facilities manager aware of any damages or necessary repairs that need attention.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED required.

Two (2) years of landscaping experience preferred.

Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (can be obtained after hire).