Crew Foreperson - Relay Hillsboro - Relay Resources

Landscaping

Be a part of Relay's Landscaping team providing important services from Gresham to Gaston and Vancouver to West Linn (and everything in between). We landscape federal courthouses, water treatment plants, commercial buildings, parks, some residential properties and a variety of government facilities.

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Relay Resources is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, OR, that employs more than 700 people, the majority of whom are people with disabilities. We cultivate meaningful work through services we provide to business and government customers, which include janitorial, landscaping, document services, and supply chain solutions. We also own and manage more than 900 units of affordable housing. We create value for our community by delivering quality services to our customers, good jobs to our employees, and affordable homes to our residents.

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Our mission is to cultivate meaningful work for people with disabilities. We encourage people with a disability and/or a Preferred Worker Card to apply.

The Landscape Crew Foreperson plays a critical role in working with and supervising a crew of up to 5 employees across approximately 10 sites. This role trains new and current employees, most of whom have disabilities, to ensure success on the landscaping team. Driving and being present on the worksite is an essential function of this role.

HOW YOU KNOW YOU'RE RIGHT FOR THE ROLE:

• You have a minimum of 3 years relevant technical landscaping experience in leadership roles
• You have an Oregon or Washington Commercial Pesticide Applicators license (required to spray any pesticides)

• You have great English communication skills to read and understand contract specifications and landscape frequency charts, and manage/train employees
• You enjoy working alongside your team to ensure weeding, raking, mowing, etc. is complete
• You always come to work on time
• You really enjoy paying attention to details and you're great at it
• You're good at training others to be successful
• You know how to build a great team and keep them motivated!
• You have reliable transportation, insurance and a clean driving record
• You are willing and able to pass a background check

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will directly work with and manage a team of up to 5 employees with disabilities to care for approx. 6-12 worksites to ensure our customer's needs are met
• The work can include physical tasks such as weeding, raking, mowing, carrying heavy materials and perform tasks that require licenses for spraying or other certifications
• You ensure tasks assigned by the supervisor are complete by delegating or performing them
• You train employees to ensure proper use of equipment and safety
• You ensure paperwork is completed correctly at the end of each day
• You may drive a company vehicle with a loaded trailer
• You communicate with the supervisor about safety issues, employee needs, etc.

BENEFITS:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

We know that experience is gathered in many ways. These guidelines represent some, but not all the ways you might have acquired the skills required for this role. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties but got there in a different way, please apply.

• Three years previous landscape experience in the specific field of work is required
• Identify with having a disability or significant condition
• Prior leadership and field training experience
• Oregon or Washington Commercial Pesticide Applicators license is required to spray any pesticides
• Must have reliable form of transportation to job
• Be able to communicate effectively through written or verbal skills
• Must be able to read and understand contract specifications and landscape frequency charts
• Valid driver's license and reliable automobile, safe driving record and insurance coverage acceptable to RR's insurance carrier
• CPR and First aid certifications
• Ability to pass drug screening and criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting as appropriate at any time during employment