Commercial Landscape Technician I

ACHIEVE HUMAN SERVICES, INC.

POSITION TITLE: LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN I

DEPARTMENT: COMMERICAL

REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Landscape Technician I is responsible for the overall maintenance of contractual grounds and tasks assigned by Section Lead, completing training and certifications necessary to accomplish tasks to standard and complying with published procedures and regulations. Performs other duties assigned by Section Lead and Supervisor.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Care for lawns and plants using a variety of tools, including rakes, saws, shovels, trimmers, axe and pruning saws, to ensure they remain aesthetically pleasing.

Conduct general maintenance duties such as cleaning walkways, fixing fountains and other duties.

Mow the grass using edger's and mowers, keeping it at an optimal height.

Keep plants and flowers healthy by pruning and trimming trees and shrubs and weeding, mulching and aerating.

Plant new grass and foliage following planned designs to create the yard as prescribed by the client.

Fertilize the lawns and plants and apply any herbicides or pesticides to keep the foliage healthy and thriving.

Monitor the sprinkler system to ensure it regularly waters the lawns and reset it as necessary, as well as water by hand when needed to maintain the health of the plants.

Keep flower beds and garden areas clean by picking up any dead branches and flowers as well as trimming or picking the plants as needed.

Assist in placing decorative rocks, stones, statues and other items around the lawn to facilitate the completion of the overall aesthetic look.

Responsible for the accountability of cleaning and maintenance of all equipment to include, but not limited to, checking fluid levels, sharpening tools, and proper store equipment.

Responsible for adhering to all published safety guidelines to include but not limited to posted procedures, equipment operating instructions, Safety Data Sheets and reporting safety concerns or violations to the Section Lead or Leadership.

Responsible for performing tasks to standards specified in Task and Frequency Charts and for notifying Section Lead of discrepancies.

Responsible for completing all assigned training and ACHEVE's annual and mandatory training.

Responsible for reporting the following to include but not limited to discrepancies, damage to equipment, damage to facilities, safety violations, and for adhering to reporting procedures.

Performs other duties assigned by Section Lead and Supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A. Supervision

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

B. Confidentiality

This position is exposed to HIPAA and confidential client information.

C. Mental Application and Responsibility

Must have the ability to identify essential job tasks.

D. Internal and Public Contacts

This position involves extensive interaction with peers, subordinates and supervisors, as well as high level interactions with community leaders, providers, the Arizona Department of Economic Security, federal government personnel and others.

E. Conditions and Equipment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

F. Physical Demands

This position may require frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching over head and or standing for long periods of time. Staff must be able to walk up and down stairs and lift up to 30 pounds.

G. Work Environment

Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and graveyard shifts 8:00pm - 04:30am. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ABILITIES

A. Language (Communication)

Must be able to communicate clearly and effective orally and in writing.

B. Mathematical

Must have the ability to identify essential job tasks.

C. Reasoning

Strong analytical mind with a strategic ability.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

B. Experience

Ground maintenance experience preferred

C. Other

Must be over 21 years of age.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Must be able to obtain valid certifications for Agency compliance within 90-days of employment.

Pass background check inclusive of Excluded Provider List System (EPLS) and the Health and Human Services (HHS) List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Agency is committed to the development and maintenance of a drug free environment in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Accordingly, the Agency will not tolerate any unlawful activity such as the possession, use, manufacture, distribution, and/or dispensation of a controlled substance on Agency-owned or controlled property. Any employee or client engaged in such prohibited conduct or convicted of a crime involving a workplace drug violation shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. ACHIEVE Human Services, Inc. maintains and promotes a drug-free work environment and enforces a zero-tolerance policy for the use of alcohol, drugs and/or controlled substances.

HIPAA

Under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations, a Covered Entity under HIPAA is legally obligated to maintain the privacy of client health information that it creates or receives. The Agency recognizes the importance of keeping medical information confidential and is dedicated to meeting the HIPAA obligations. All information that we have about clients we consider to be confidential, and we maintain technical and administrative safeguards to protect against unnecessary use and disclosure of it. We expect our employees to respect our clients' instructions regarding any incidental exposure to protected health information. We are committed to supporting our clients in their efforts to comply with both state and federal privacy laws.

OSHA

Everyone has the right to a safe workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was passed to prevent workers from being seriously harmed at work or killed at work, and the law requires employers to provide their employees with working conditions that are free of known dangers. The Act created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards which are maintained by the Agency. OSHA also provides information, training and assistance to workers and employers. Workers may file a complaint to have OSHA inspect their workplace if they believe that the Agency is not following OSHA standards or that there are serious hazards in the workplace. An injured worker may undergo a drug screening.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The Agency strictly adheres to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq.). While the Agency strives to appreciate the special needs of its disabled employees and provide the necessary, reasonable accommodations, it remains the responsibility of each employee subject to the provisions of the Act to promptly and effectively communicate in writing the need for accommodation to the Agency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ACHIEVE Human Services, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, retaliation, genetic information, age (40 and over), marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis prohibited by statute in employment or the provisions of services.