Retail Maintenance Technician I

About the Role

Performs duties as directed to include the preparation, planting, and maintenance of flowerbeds and lawn areas. Also includes planting and care of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants.

Responsibilities

• Plants, fertilizes, and applies herbicides and fungicides as needed
• Trims, edges, and waters shrubs, trees, and flowering plants of all retail areas
• Weeds, cleans out plants, and tends to all flowerbeds
• Removes dead or diseased plants and trees from property after consulting with management
• Keeps garden and lawn areas clean and well maintained
• Maintains appearance of curbs, poles, and fuel pumps
• Cleans and maintains retail site floors and other areas as necessary
• Maintenance and general repair of garden equipment used during shift or at a minimum brings equipment repairs to management’s attention
• Assists with general parking lot clean up in an effort to maintain curb appeal
• Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of retail site interiors
• Performs other duties as assigned during shift

Skills

• Ability to use hand and garden tools, safely and efficiently
• Knowledge of the proper use of insecticides, fertilizers, and other toxic materials
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques and plant diseases
• Able to perform general ground maintenance tasks in an efficient manner

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Demonstrated landscaping/gardening and maintenance experience are required
• Must possess a valid WA State Driver’s License
• Must be able to successfully obtain a PME Employee Parking Permit

Job Conditions

• Working conditions include working outside and in inclement weather for long periods of time
• Climbing (use of ladders both inside and outside), lifting, bending, stooping, and crawling into difficult workspaces
• Working alone, frequent interruptions, evenings, and/or weekends

Physical Requirements

• Manual and finger dexterity for the operation of hand and garden tools and various maintenance/cleaning equipment
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and to lift 75 lbs