Landscape Technician

Rubicon Landscape is more than a landscaping company—we’re a mission-driven division of Rubicon Programs, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming East Bay communities. As a Landscape Technician I, you’ll help deliver exceptional landscape services while supporting a social enterprise that reinvests our proceeds into job training, financial education, and other life-changing services. This is your opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

The Landscape Technician I performs a variety of landscape installation, enhancement, irrigation, and maintenance services under the direction of a Crew Lead or Supervisor. This entry-level to developing role supports landscape construction projects, special improvement work, and routine landscape maintenance while learning industry best practices, equipment operation, and safe work procedures.

Landscape Technician I employees are expected to work safely, demonstrate reliability, and contribute to high-quality workmanship while developing the skills necessary to advance within the organization.

• Install trees, shrubs, ground cover, annuals, and other plant materials according to project plans and specifications.
• Prepare planting areas through basic grading, soil amendment, excavation, and finish work.
• Install sod, seed, mulch, decorative rock, edging, and other landscape materials.
• Assist with site improvements, including basic grading, compacting, leveling, and preparation of decomposed granite pathways and seating areas.
• Basic knowledge of retaining walls, drainage, and related features.
• Assist with the removal of existing landscape materials, irrigation components, concrete, and debris as directed
• Assist with project mobilization, site preparation, material staging, and final site cleanup.

• Assist with the installation, modification, and testing of irrigation systems, including trenching and installing pipe, sprinkler heads, and drip systems according to specifications.
• Identify and report irrigation deficiencies or water waste

• Perform mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, blowing, weed management, and litter removal.
• Monitor plant health and report pests, diseases, irrigation issues, or safety hazards.
• Apply mulch and other landscape materials as directed.
• Maintain clean, professional, and safe job sites.

• Safely operate hand tools and power equipment including string trimmers, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, chainsaws (when qualified), compact equipment, and other landscape tools.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and all client-specific safety procedures.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with loading, unloading, securing, and transporting equipment and materials.

• Follow directions from Crew Leads and Supervisors.
• Work cooperatively with team members to complete projects efficiently.
• Maintain professional conduct when interacting with clients, vendors, and the public.
• Support Rubicon's mission by treating coworkers, participants, and customers with dignity and respect.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One+ year of landscape, construction, maintenance, or related outdoor labor experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn commercial landscape installation and maintenance practices.
• Ability to safely use basic landscape tools and equipment.
• This position may require driving vehicles and trailers; therefore, proof of a valid and current real r's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report are required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Basic understanding of landscape installation and maintenance practices.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong work ethic and…