Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Beaverton, ORJob Type: Union Full-TimeJob Number: 24-00205Department: Maintenance (Union)Opening Date: 10/01/2024Closing Date: ContinuousDescriptionJoin TriMet as a Lead Landscaper!As the Lead Landscaper, you will perform landscape and irrigation maintenance and minor installations in the overall care and maintenance of TriMet grounds. In addition, you'll perform a variety of landscape maintenance including plant, lawn, bed, swale and irrigation care.Duties include ensuring work quality and adherence to established TriMet policies and procedures and performs a variety of tasks relative to the assigned areas of responsibility as required.You will also operate motor vehicles and a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, and perform related work as required.Working as a TriMet employee includes:• Top pay!• Excellent benefits including retirement, vacation, health insurance, and a transit pass.• Serving our community.• Union membership. This role requires being onsite five (5) days per week.Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers' experiences and of TriMet's product and service offerings. Essential Functions 1. Maintain landscape including but not limited to lawns, beds, swales, trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and wetland plantings. 2. Insure lawn and plant health by identifying plant diseases and harmful insects and treat accordingly.3. Repair damaged landscape beds, plants, and irrigation to original conditions.4. Maintain, prune, plant, transplant, fertilize, irrigate and hand water Trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals.5. Safely operate and perform light maintenance on a variety of riding and handheld gas/electric power and non-powered tools in the execution of duties.6. Perform landscape and irrigation maintenance work as assigned as directed by the Assistant Manager, Landscape.7. Maintain and manage preventive maintenance. Provide work status reports. Inform Assistant Manager, Landscape of potential changes in work schedules, equipment or system malfunctions, and labor production concerns. Carry out all assigned work in a timely manner.8. Order and maintain parts and material inventory. Initiate purchase requisitions and document purchases in reports to the Assistant Manager, Landscape.9. Monitor maintenance activities to ensure compliance with work schedules, safety, quality, and standard operating procedures.10. Respond to emergencies as needed per WWA. Position Requirements A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.Licensed Landscape and Irrigation Professional in the state of Oregon with good standing and ability to maintain annual requirements of training is preferred. Three (3) years of employment with a licensed commercial landscape and irrigation company in foreperson capacity or above are required. Licensed with the Department of Agriculture to safety perform spray duties is preferred. Selection Criteria 1. Demonstrated knowledge of standard practices, materials, and tools used in the planting and care of trees, plants, flowers, shrubs, and lawns.2. Demonstrated knowledge of landscaping design and maintenance including common names plant names, soil types, weed and pest control practices, and stages of growth in a variety of plants.3. Ability to understand and comply with the District's safety rules, standard operating procedures, and rules and regulations.4. Ability to maintain a safe work environment including within right-of-way areas.5. Ability to operate radio and telephone communication systems in compliance with regulations and procedures.6. Ability to work independently.7. Operations, services, and activities of a landscape maintenance program.8. Advanced methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning,and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground covers, plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees. Soil preparation and enrichment principles and techniques.9. Principles and practices of arboriculture, including species identification, planting,pruning, and maintenance methods and pesticide application.10. Advanced methods and equipment used in weed, pest and insect control and treating plant diseases.11. Advanced principles and practices used in the installation, maintenance and repair ofirrigation systems.12. Basic office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers andapplicable software applications.13. Principles and practices of record keeping.14. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.15. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.16. Ability to operate power and hand tools and assorted equipment.17. Ability to maintain acceptable performance, dependability, and attendance standards. Continued employment contingent upon successful completion of certification and recertification training.18. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.19. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.20. Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, walk and work on irregular surfaces, and bend and stoop for extended periods of time.21. Ability to lift up to 90 pounds, pass the physical examination required for the position, including a drug screen.22. Recognize common plants, plant diseases and insect pests in the Northwest.23. Read and interpret plans, maps, specifications, manuals, drawings, and blueprints.24. Successfully operate various software programs as required using computers orother types of hand held devices.Type of Position/Grade/FLSAUnion, Non-Exempt, Regular full-time, Wage: $38.84 per hour. Wage will be in accordance with the current Working and Wage Agreement.Selection Process Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
Application Review/Work Record Review Driving Record Review - Upon submitting your application, you are required to submit a DMV report from every state (except Oregon) where you have held a driver's license in the past ten (10) years. Refer to online instructions to download and attach documents to your application or fax documents to (503) ### #### or (503) 503-###-####. Verification of High School diploma or GED Job Orientation / Supplemental Tests Panel Interview Criminal Background Check / Reference Check Medical Examinations & Drug Screenings CDL Class B Permit or LicenseSupplemental InformationMake sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each. Internal applicants: Employees who meet the minimum qualifications are welcome to apply. Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-###-####, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation. TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. ADA StatementAs applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation. Full-Time and Mini-Run Operator (MRO) Union Employee BenefitsMedical Plan Options
- Regence Union PPO 80/20 - Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
- Regence Union PPO 90/10 - Deductible: $150 Individual/$300 Family; Office Visit: 10%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $1,650 Individual/$4,950 Family; Prescription Drugs: $5 Generic/$15 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
- Regence Union Health Savings Account (HSA) - Deductible: $1,600 Individual/$3,200 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
- Kaiser Permanente EPO - No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.
All medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage. Dental Plan Options
- Delta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda - Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.
- Kaiser Dental - $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.
Coverage Effective DateFull-time Employees - Medical, vision, prescription, and dental coverage is effective the first of the month following your date of employment.Mini-run Operators - Medical, vision, prescription, and dental benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.Medical and Dental RatesEffective January 1, 2024Regence Union 90/10 PPOEmployee: $ 166.98Employee & Spouse: $ 350.64Employee & Child(ren): $ 292.18Employee & Family: $ 467.56Regence Union 80/20 PPOEmployee: $ 45.06Employee & Spouse: $ 94.64Employee & Child(ren): $ 78.86Employee & Family: $ 126.18Regence Union HSA Employee: $ 0.00Employee & Spouse: $ 0.00Employee & Child(ren): $ 0.00Employee & Family: $ 0.00Regence Union HSA Employer ContributionEmployee: $ 69.52Employee & Spouse: $ 145.94Employee & Child(ren): $ 121.66Employee & Family: $ 194.60Kaiser Permanente EPOEmployee: $ 47.20Employee & Spouse: $ 94.42Employee & Child(ren): $ 84.98Employee & Family: $ 141.62Delta Dental of OregonEmployee: $ 3.24Employee & Spouse: $ 6.12Employee & Child(ren): $ 5.94Employee & Family: $ 8.90Kaiser DentalEmployee: $ 2.74Employee & Spouse: $ 5.02Employee & Child(ren): $ 6.16Employee & Family: $ 9.24Employee Assistance Program (EAP)TriMet employees have access to the EAP through Canopy. The EAP is a free, confidential resource available to help employees (and their household members) with life's everyday issues. It also provides many other services including, but not limited to: counseling sessions, webinars, financial coaching, home ownership program, and online access to a wealth of information and resources.Wellness ProgramTriMet supports health and wellness through our Wellness Matters Program. Annual wellness offerings include: onsite biometric screening and flu shot clinics.Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.
- Dependent Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.
- Limited Flexible Spending Account - Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.
Disability InsuranceLong-term Disability/Permanent DisabilityRefer to the for information on permanent disability.Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceBasic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - TriMet provides Basic Life and AD&D Insurance to assist employees and their families in the event of death or dismemberment. These benefits are fully paid by TriMet.Union Mini-run Operators Benefit Amount: $18,250All Other Union Employees(working at least 20 hours/week)Benefit Amount: $25,000Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren). Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.Employees may purchase one or more of the following voluntary coverages:Hospital Indemnity insurance helps keep your finances on track when you are in the hospital. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it to help cover costs such as copays, deductibles and living expenses.Critical Illness insurance can help with costs from a serious illness that your medical insurance does not cover. It pays you or a covered family member a lump sum to use toward expenses like deductibles, groceries or childcare during recovery.Accident insurance can help with costs that medical insurance does not cover if you are hurt in an accident. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it toward your deductible, copay or daily expenses during recovery. PensionDefined Contribution Plan 401(a)TriMet provides a defined contribution pension plan to employees. TriMet deposits the equivalent of 8 percent of an employee's base pay into an investment account each pay period. The employee also has the option of contributing up to 15 percent of his/her base pay pre-tax to the account each pay period. The employee directs the investment of the employee's individual account. The employee is vested in the account after three years of service. Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b)A Deferred Compensation Plan Section 457 (a plan for public employees), allows the employee to build retirement savings with pre-tax dollars to supplement pension, Social Security and private investment. Paid LeaveRefer to the for complete information on sick, vacation, holiday, and personal days.Free Transit PassAll full-time employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their first 120 (one hundred twenty) calendar day probationary period. Mini-run operators their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their 6 (six) month probationary period. *Child dependents are eligible for a free transit pass up to age 19, or age 24 if living at home and attending school full-time.TEI MembershipTriMet's corporate fitness center (TEI) is available to employees, and their spouse or eligible domestic partner, at five locations. Membership dues are only $13.00 per month for TriMet employees and an additional $6.00 per month for a spouse or eligible domestic partner. Please note: Full Time (FT) & Mini Run Operator (MRO) employees receive a security ID badge and are eligible to join TEI immediately upon hire. The spouse or domestic partner, however, does not receive a spouse ID badge until after the employee has successfully completed their probationary period. At the end of the probationary period, TriMet spouse identification badges will be issued to the employee's spouse or eligible domestic partner at the employee's request. Once the spouse/domestic partner receives their ID badge, they will be able to join TEI.NOTICE: The information contained in this document is intended solely to provide general information regarding the benefits offered by TriMet. This information is subject to change at any time. Revised: 12/12/202301 It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications or requirements for this position. Your work history can be reviewed via Employee Self Service ( under the heading 'Employment Information'.I confirm that:I have reviewed the minimum qualifications/requirements for this position as listed in the posting/job description.I meet the minimum requirements/qualifications listed for this position.
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