LandscapingMaintenance Technician

Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc (PCRI); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc (PCRI) in Portland, OR seeks a Landscaping/Maintenance Technician to maintain outdoor spaces for single- and multi-family homes. Primary duties include mowing, planting, and general grounds upkeep.

The role emphasizes safety, ability to operate hand and power tools, and coordination with site managers. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and year-round on-site work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 1–2 years landscape maintenance experience.
• Associate's degree in horticulture, biology or related field preferred with two years of landscape maintenance.
• Ability to operate and learn use of lawn equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, water, fertilize, aerate, rake and maintain lawns and beds.
• Plant, prune, trim hedges/shrubs, mulch beds, and manage plant health.
• Mix/apply fertilizers and safe pesticides as directed.
• Install vegetation, irrigation, lights, patios, walkways, or fencing.
• Perform seasonal tasks: snow/ice removal, leaf cleanup, prepare units for winter.
• Maintain grounds and equipment; order supplies as needed.
• Operate vehicles and power/tools safely and follow safety protocols.

Skills

English communication

Driving

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in horticulture/biology or related field

Tools

Lawn mower

Trimmers/hedge cutters

Irrigation systems

Power/hand tools

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in detailed outdoor work and enjoys contributing to vibrant, welcoming community spaces. The Landscaping/Maintenance Technician maintains outdoor spaces by mowing, trimming, planting, weeding, and mulching using hand and power tools to care for lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds. This role will provide landscaping and ground maintenance for the single-family homes, multifamily homes, and residential buildings as designated by the manager. Maintain and ensure that grounds are free from safety hazards, and neat in appearance at all times.

Essential Functions

• Lawn Care: Mowing, edging, watering, fertilizing, aerating, raking. Mow and edge grass at the correct height, trim around all obstacles, aerate and thatch, check and treat with chemicals for insects, disease and moss.
• Plant Care: Planting, pruning, trimming hedges/shrubs, mulching beds and removing dead plants. Assess and maintain health, including identifying and treating insects and diseases.
• Pest & Weed Control: Mix/apply fertilizers and weed/pest control agents in a safe and timely fashion as directed and/or approved.
• Installation: Planting new vegetation, installing irrigation, lights, patios, walkways or fencing.
• Seasonal Work: Snow or ice removal, leaf removal, preparation of units for winter conditions. Advise manager and/or Leadsperson of necessary maintenance and/or repairs to sidewalks, drain covers, parking areas, light posts, signs, etc.
• Site Maintenance: Cleaning and removing debris, trash and snow, maintaining equipment and structures.
• Operations: Driving to sites loading/unloading tools and adhering to safety protocols. Order supplies/materials needed to perform work. Pick up and sign for supplies/materials as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent and one and or two years of experience working in landscape maintenance such as mowing, edging, pruning, planting, transplanting and diagnosing plants and flowers.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Associate's degree in horticulture, biology or related field and two years of experience performing landscape maintenance.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Standard safety practices related to relevant tools and equipment.
• Horticulture, plant health, maintenance and soils.
• Chemical application and related safety procedures.
• Prior landscape experience preferred.
• Has a positive, can-do attitude.
• Computer usage including related software.
• Operate and provide training in the safe use of vehicles, heavy equipment, power and hand tools.
• Read blueprints, schematic diagrams and technical manuals.
• Schedule multiple projects concurrently.
• Safely utilize related protective gear and safety equipment.
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver’s license.

Working Conditions

This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No remote options are available.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. PCRI provides a generous benefits package that includes 10 days of paid Vacation after the completion of one year of employment that increases over time to 20 paid days. In addition to paid vacation, PCRI’s annual benefits package includes 9 days of paid Sick Leave and 3 days of paid Personal Time Off, 11 paid holidays, employer paid health coverage (medical, dental, vision) that requires a contribution for employee if dependents added to plan, Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(B) employer match contribution of up to 3% of employee’s annual salary. Voluntary benefits include: Life Insurance, Short Term Disability insurance, critical and accidental insurance.

Compensation Range: $20-$24/hr

WORK ENVIRONMENT / COMPANY VALUES

This is not a remote position and is in an office setting. PCRI is a fast-paced, highly engaged work environment. We strive to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. We actively seek opportunities for professional development for our staff and promote a willingness to change for continual improvement. PCRI is an EEO employer committed to the inclusion of all people in our workplace and programs. Undergoing and passing a pre-employment criminal background and drug test may be required. PCRI employees work on site and do not have any remote capabilities. This is an onsite role without an option to be hybrid or remote.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to regularly walk up and down stairs up to 8 hours per day.
• Must have the ability to stoop, twist, reach, and pull.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours a day.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and the physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

PCRI is an EEO employer committed to the inclusion of all people in our workplace and programs.