Lawn & Garden Specialist — Grounds Maintenance

Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc.; 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

Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. is seeking a Landscaping/Maintenance Technician to maintain outdoor spaces for residential buildings. You will mow, trim, plant, weed, and mulch using hand and power tools, ensuring grounds are safe and neat at all times.

The role covers mowing, planting, irrigation installation, seasonal outdoor tasks, and safety compliance across designated sites. The position emphasizes attention to detail, safe operation of equipment, and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Standard safety practices related to relevant tools and equipment.
• Horticulture, plant health, maintenance and soils.
• Chemical application and related safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lawn Care: Mowing, edging, watering, fertilizing, aerating and raking.
• Plant Care: Planting, pruning, trimming hedges/shrubs, mulching beds and removing dead plants.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Safety practices

Horticulture

Chemical application

Prior landscape experience

Positive attitude

Computer usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in horticulture

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. is seeking a Landscaping/Maintenance Technician to maintain outdoor spaces for residential buildings. You will mow, trim, plant, weed, and mulch using hand and power tools, ensuring grounds are safe and neat at all times.

The role covers mowing, planting, irrigation installation, seasonal outdoor tasks, and safety compliance across designated sites. The position emphasizes attention to detail, safe operation of equipment, and collaboration with the