Borrego is seeking a Landscaper to join our growing team! The Landscaper is regarded as the entry-level or apprentice position and will work under direct supervision from higher level technical team member and/or management staff.

At Borrego, we don’t accept the status quo. We are driven by a culture of teamwork, fearless thinking, safety, and adaptability as we pursue our mission to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy. With more than 850 MW already installed, we’re excited about the “Gigawatt Revolution” and growth happening across our company as we shift from megawatts to gigawatts of large-scale solar and energy storage in the coming years.

After 40 years in business, Borrego is a trusted name in the solar industry and well-known for our strong employee culture. We combine the stability and wisdom gained by decades in business with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our employees are driven and animated by the Borrego System of Excellence, an operating framework detailing our mission, vision, strategy, and cultural principles and working systems.

About the Role

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

The following activities are performed on a daily basis:

• Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
• Perform vegetation management through the use of mowers and handheld, motorized trimers
• Perform regular maintenance on all mowing equipment
• Under supervision, perform Preventive Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Borrego, customer, and OEM standards
• Under supervision, perform Corrective Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Borrego, customer, and OEM standards, ensuring that the root cause has been identified and corrected
• Ensure that work being performed in the area meets or exceeds Borrego's O&M standards
• Perform panel washing through the use of water fed brushes
• Complete assigned task safely, correctly, and within the allotted time
• Ensure all PPE, tools, and equipment assigned to the employee are accounted for, maintained in good condition, repaired or replaced as required
• Correctly document all work in a Service Visit and Case within Borrego’s CMMS. Correct documentation includes proper grammar and spelling, photography, thermal photography, and completion of checklists
• Such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Area Supervisor

Safety is a core value at Borrego and the Landscaper must:

• Read, understand and sign all safety procedures
• Attend weekly safety meetings
• Receive, inspect, and maintain all required PPE
• Complete all required safety training
• Ensure every safety incident known to the employee is reported timely and accurately
• Ensure every safety incident involving the employee is fully investigated, documented and corrective actions are implemented

While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle record check
• Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Excitement about growing along with a fast-paced, dynamic company; comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to build, experiment, and iterate when the path forward is undefined
• A passion for renewable energy, addressing the climate crisis, and accelerating the clean energy transformation

Compensation, Benefits, and Culture

Borrego uses an internally equitable and externally competitive total cash approach to compensation. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; a comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance; and self-managed flexible work schedules and time-off policies.

The targeted pay scale for this role is $22/hr-$26/hr. Actual compensation will be based on an assessment of factors including the successful candidate's experience, skill, and other job-related factors.

Our corporate culture fosters collaboration, a growth mindset, and the ability to take risks — and we value innovative thinkers who will help us reach our ambitious growth goals. We believe that flexibility and work-life balance are important parts of long-term employee happiness and productivity. Our employees are trusted to get their work done and are given the freedom to do so when they are their most efficient, creative, and engaged.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Borrego values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We’re actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the renewable energy industry.

We seek a diverse candidate pool in this – and every – search. Borrego provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Borrego complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V.

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters

Borrego's People + Culture team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. Borrego does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the People + Culture team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Borrego. Borrego is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.