Job Description

Overview

As a Landscape Technician, you enjoy nurturing and developing plants and living environments. We welcome you to join Esri where you can combine your extensive knowledge of plants and landscaping to care for and develop our extensive urban forest. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple properties and future projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscapes of various properties by blowing leaves/debris and trimming trees, shrubs, and groundcovers
• Perform work safely, on time, and according to established procedures, regulations, and guidelines
• Perform weed mitigation and interior plant care
• Maintain, assess, and repair irrigation systems by replacing heads, repairing laterals, adjusting nozzles, and more
• Prune and shape trees and shrubs naturally
• Plant shrubs and groundcovers
• Assess and report landscape issues and needs
• Manage and coordinate landscape projects from start to finish with a proactive approach
• Work independently to identify project requirements, develop timelines and allocate resources

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in landscape industry
• 3+ years of irrigation experience
• Desire to nurture an urban arboretum regarding maintenance and plant health
• Horticulture knowledge
• Experience with hand tools (shovels, pruners, hand saws, and more) and power tools (blowers, chain saws, line trimmers, and more)
• Capable of doing extensive walking, climbing of stairs and ladders, lifting/carrying a minimum of 50 pounds by applying proper body mechanics
• Effective written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Self-motivated and the ability to take direction and follow through
• Possess and utilize good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• A valid California driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are required for this position (mileage will be reimbursed)
• High school diploma or equivalent

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of landscape education
• Ability to identify plants and trees
• Ability to prune shrubs naturally
• Basic computer and smartphone skills

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Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 64 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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