Maintenance Technician I - Landscape Management

JOB Parks & RecreationThe 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 & GreenwaysThe 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.
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.