Maintenance Technician I - Landscape Management

Description

Parks & Recreation

The City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform skilled turf maintenance including mowing, weed-eating, edging, leaf mulching, aerating, fertilizing, and seeding. The successful applicant must have knowledge of and ability to skillfully operate and do routine daily service and maintenance on a wide variety of mowers and equipment, including Groundsmaster 580D, Ventrac, zero turn and walk-behind mowers, weed-eaters, edgers, blowers, pickups, dump trucks, box trucks, front-end loader, backhoe, bobcat and tractor and must be able to perform semi-skilled landscape maintenance, including chemical spraying, minor tree and shrub pruning, brush removal, mulching and other landscape maintenance duties.

They also must have the ability to perform word processing, record keeping and report preparation on a computer and effectively use basic office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, cell phones and mobile radios; be able to operate heavy and light equipment for snow removal; be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Learner's Permit prior to starting work, be able to obtain a full CDL license within 6 months; and be able to obtain a Registered Technician Spraying License within 6 months and a Fertilizer Applicator Certification within 12 months. High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or one to three years related experience and/or training in turf or landscape maintenance, one to three years related experience and/or training in the operation of medium to heavy motorized equipment and the performance of heavy manual labor; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Trails & Greenways

The City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Trails & Greenways to perform manual labor in the completion of park cleaning, shelter and restroom cleaning, debris removal and amenity maintenance on park grounds; assists with setup and breakdown of special events. Typical tasks include picking up trash and debris, amenity installation and repair, general landscape maintenance, cleaning and maintenance of courts, bench and table repair, light carpentry, concrete repair and related tasks.

Assists with the loading and unloading of materials such as soil, mulch and gravel; as needed. Provides logistical support to special events as needed. Operates and maintains various types of power tools such as hand tools, blowers, weed eaters, power washers, and painting equipment.Must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Learner's Permit prior to starting work, and be able to obtain a full CDL license within 6 months. High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or one to three years related experience and/or training in turf or landscape maintenance, one to three years related experience and/or training in the operation of medium to heavy motorized equipment and the performance of heavy manual labor; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Typical Qualifications

SUMMARY

Performs skilled work in the maintenance of facilities and/or equipment and in the operation of motorized equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following depending on the area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates street sweeper, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other medium to heavy equipment

Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding

Operates cranes, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces, street and construction repairs

Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of a closed-circuit television unit designed forstormwaterinfrastructure inspections.

Gather and report work site information from inspections

Performs tasks such as pesticide application and asphalt leveling

Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment

Operates all equipment, both light and heavy in snow removal

Paints walls and materials from surface preparation to application and finishing

Performs minor repair of buildings, doors, windows and floors, locks, cabinets, and similar items

Uses and maintains spray painting and lawn care equipment for maintaining athletic fields

When not operating equipment, performs general laboring tasks such collecting and removing trash and debris from city properties

Assists with event support, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed

May be responsible for fabrication, maintenance, and installation of traffic control, pavement markings and barricade signage according to City guidelines and uniformity.

May require some experience and knowledge of computer graphic software and equipment used for fabrication and installation of signs and markings.

May supervise crew in absence of supervisor

May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise a small crew. May supervise crew in the absence of Maintenance Technician III or Maintenance Technician IV.

Supplemental Information

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.