Lead Landscape Technician II

Rubicon Programs; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

3 weeks vacation and 13 paid holidays

Paid restorative days (Christmas–New Y

Employer sponsored retirement plan

Company uniform with laundering

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rubicon Programs is seeking a Landscape Technician II in Richmond, CA. You will perform installation, irrigation, and maintenance tasks with minimal supervision, operating a wide range of landscape equipment and ensuring safety and quality across projects.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in landscape work, ability to read plans and orders, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. This is a full-time, year-round role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial landscape installation, enhancement, irrigation, or maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, project specifications, and basic landscape plans.
• Conversational proficiency in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Install trees, shrubs, groundcover, annuals, and other plant materials per plans.
• Prepare planting areas with grading, soil amendment, excavation, and finish work.
• Install sod, seed, mulch, edging, and other landscape materials.
• Assist with site improvements including grading, compacting, leveling, and pathway prep.
• Install, modify, and test irrigation systems; report deficiencies or water waste.
• Perform mowing, edging, pruning, blowing, weed control, and seasonal maintenance.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely; follow safety policies and PPE rules.
• Mentor Landscape Technician I; communicate project progress to crew leads.

Skills

Landscape experience

Equipment operation

English/Spanish

Work orders interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rubicon Programs is seeking a Landscape Technician II in Richmond, CA. You will perform installation, irrigation, and maintenance tasks with minimal supervision, operating a wide range of landscape equipment and ensuring safety and quality across projects.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in landscape work, ability to read plans and orders, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. This is a full-time, year-round role with growth opportunities.