Seasonal Landscaper (Biotech)

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When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

Landscaper

Duties & Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL:
•Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, uses sound judgment at all times, works effectively in a diverse environment, works safely on the job, respects coworkers, and assures the quality of services to all customers both internal and external.
•Area trash pickup, including trash removal and emptying of trash cans. Operate facilities
maintenance vehicles.
• Snow removal to include plowing, sanding operations, and handwork. Sweep grounds, parking lot, plazas, and tunnels and walk areas.
• Communicate with the public in a polite and tactful manner.
•Control weeds chemically, mechanically or manually; mulches plant beds and planter boxes. Aerate lawns, lay sod, re-seed areas and apply fertilizer.
•Plant, water, feed and maintain flowerbeds, shrub beds, mulch/rock beds and trees. Prune trees and shrubs using the proper pruning techniques
• Mow and trim all lawn, open fields and other RTD properties.
• Reset and replace wheel stops in parking areas.
Surveys work requirements, measures and calculate material lists and carries out required tasks.
• Conforms to all safety regulations and practices.Operates heavy equipment, i.e. bobcat,
backhoe, tractors, chipper/shredders, dump trucks, etc.
• Assist in irrigation repairs, replace damaged sprinkler heads, check irrigation system
operations, check clock run times, etc.
• Operate pneumatic, electric, and gas powered hand tools

OTHER

• Complete special projects and assignments as directed.
Qualifications:

•Be able to obtain necessary permits and licenses, which may include but are not limited to
forklift operator license or pesticide license within 90 days of hire/appointment.
• Must possess a valid Colorado "R" driver's license
• No DUI, DWI, or reckless driving in the past 5 years
•Ability to work safely with all chemicals, demonstrating the ability to read and comprehend
labels and mixes chemicals in the correct ratios.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial cleaning procedures. Knowledge of proper operating procedures and maintenance of all equipment, including but
not limited to industrial landscaping equipment.
• Willingness to work flexibly in terms of schedule, location, and projects.
• Must be a self-starter, able to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate physical ability to perform the job, which may require working off a ladder/lift, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds or physical strength and endurance.

ADA Accommodations:
RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at (303)299-2379 or adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.

Pay Range:

$23.30 Hourly

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate's relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.