Mobile Crew Leader at Rubicon Programs

Richmond, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

27.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Irrigation Repair, Landscape Maintenance, Safety Management, Training, Time Management, Equipment Inspection, Pruning Techniques, Flexibility, Technology Proficiency, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Mobile Crew Leader Looking for a fulfilling career working outdoors? Rubicon Landscape Group, an enterprise program of Rubicon Programs, Inc., is a full-service landscape maintenance company with commercial, municipal, and government clients. We offer the above industry benefits and have been voted a 2025 Great Place to Work by our employees. Under the general supervision of a Landscape Supervisor, the Mobile Crew Leader acts as a crew lead, the primary source ensuring job site quality; this includes ensuring that tools and equipment are maintained in good order and the maintenance of a safe and orderly work environment. Location Flexible: 795 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, 901 13th St., San Francisco, 1952 Wright Ave., Richmond and other Rubicon Landscape Group locations. RESPONSIBILITIES Job-site quality: Distribute work among crew members, oversee tasks, monitor work quality, and serve as the crew’s liaison to management. Inherent is responsibility for the consistent delivery of on-time work product and service consistent with Rubicon Landscape and contract quality standards. Identify irrigation issues and make suggestions, repairs and maintenance of irrigation systems. Schedule week’s work routes/very early dawn shifts to adjust for pedestrian traffic and busy parking zones to complete scheduled work. Maintain flowers, shrubs, ground covers, lawns, hedges, and other plants: Plant, grade, seed and fertilize; mow, trim and weed; spray. Remove debris, water, and make irrigation adjustments. Vehicles and equipment: Clean and prepare vehicles for the next service day; inspect and maintain equipment (includes lubricating as needed) before use to ensure proper and safe operation; report problems to the Supervisor. Safety & Conduct: Model professional behavior, correct inappropriate conduct, and immediately report unsafe conditions. Communication: Build relationships with clients and property managers; serve as the first point of contact in the field for questions and issues. Training: Provide training regularly on the safe use of equipment, PPE, policies, procedures, and best horticultural practices to team members including AbilityOne participants. Performance Support: Assist managers with crew performance evaluations. Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned. COMPETENCIES Building Effective Teams – Fosters collaboration, trust, and open communication to achieve team goals. Developing Others – Coaches and supports employee growth through feedback and opportunities. Managerial Courage – Tackles tough issues directly with honesty, integrity, and respect. Managing Vision and Purpose – Inspires others by sharing a clear vision and connecting work to mission. Leadership, reliability, teamwork, interpersonal flexibility, solid communication skills, a customer service approach, and receptivity to instructions and feedback from supervisors. Proficiency in the use and inspection of backpack sprayers, pole saw/pruners, hand saws, lawn mowers greater than 36” rototillers, brush chippers, aerators, thatcher's and of basic sprinkler adjustments and repairs. Demonstrate competent skills working with wiring/valve issues, 2 wire decoder systems, repairing irrigation main breaks/leaks sized piping up to 6" and working with various types of commercial irrigation controllers. Proficiency in the proper techniques and methods of pruning and shaping trees and other specimens naturally, and of applying fertilizers and pesticides. Ability to instruct others and work independently. Possess a landscape construction background to manage and assist in new landscape installations or renovations to existing landscapes. Maintain time management for developing phases of landscape projects and plan for materials to be used on the sites. Exhibit flexibility and knowledge to operate various construction equipment such as tractors, trenchers, excavators, compactor plates and trench compactors. Comfortable in using technology and software on a daily basis. REQUIREMENTS 2-3 years minimum of Crew Leader experience 2-3 years of irrigation repair experience preferred Proof of a valid driver license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle report. Bend and/or kneel up to 10% of the time. Lift, reach, carry, push, pull: up to 50 pounds and up to 50% of the time. Stand, walk up to 90% of the time. Must be able to work outside during all seasons of the year. Conversant or fluent in English language and conversant in Spanish language. Must be proficient in using a smart phone to send/receive calls, text, and emails. Valid REAL ID (no federal restrictions) for access to federal bases. Proficiency with smartphones (calls, texts, email). STARTING PAY: $25-$27 Dependent on qualifications. Competitive benefits include: A safety-focused, professional workplace. Year-round, full-time position. Competitive hourly pay, including federal prevailing wage for some assignments. Medical HMO/HSA, dental, and vision health plans. Paid vacation (0-3 years = 3 weeks (15 days) per year | 3+ years = 4 weeks (20 days) per year) Sick leave (12 days/year), and company holidays. Employee-sponsored retirement plan. Company uniform. Provided PPE. Advancement opportunities Rubicon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of culture, thought and lived experiences. We seek talented, qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, conviction history, uniform service membership/veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression regardless of physical gender, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Rubicon uses E- Verify to validate the eligibility of our new employees to work legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

The Mobile Crew Leader oversees job site quality, distributes work among crew members, and ensures the maintenance of tools and equipment. They also identify irrigation issues, maintain plants, and serve as the primary liaison between the crew and management.