What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician III - Landscape Management position at City of Roanoke, Virginia?
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The City of Roanoke is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Technician III to serve in the Department of Parks and Recreation. This position will supervise and participate in the work of landscape maintenance activities throughout the city. They will be responsible for transplanting/propagating seedlings, cuttings, etc. Also performs skilled work in the operation of several types of motorized equipment (Groundmaster 580D,Ventrac, zero turn, walk behind mowers) and operates heavy and light equipment during snow removal. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 to 5 years experience and/or training in the area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires possession of a Virginia class B commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement and a Registered Technician spraying license. Must obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in 3A and 3B and a Fertilizer Applicator certification within 12 months after hire date.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
SUMMARY Supervises and participates in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of maintenance, construction, and utilities activities. Performs skilled work in the operation or repair of several types of motorized equipment or maintenance of facilities and/or equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following depending on area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisorInspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructionsMakes and adjusts work assignmentsRequisitions necessary equipment and materialsMaintains accurate log sheets and checklistsOperates tractor trailer, street sweeper, bulldozer, heavy front-end loader, crane and chipper, excavator, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces, street and construction repair Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removalInspect new and existing stormwater infrastructure using an onboard computer system to remotely operate a camera and tractor system and overlay information on screen, to be recorded on a laptop for later printing and importing into an asset management database. Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services a wide variety of medium and heavy automotive and specialized equipment including diesel or gasoline engine equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus and aerial truck hydraulic systemsMakes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and soddingRequisitions parts and materials used in the repair of motor equipmentInspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e. water cooler, fist aid kit, safety flares, etc)Performs journey-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or weldingPerforms carpentry work, building cabinets, benches, barricades, and other itemsTrains and instructs subordinatesAssists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as neededKnowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law. Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices.Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards.Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.Follows established safety procedures.May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their dutiesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise a small work crew. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Technician III to serve in the Department of Parks and Recreation. This position will supervise and participate in the work of landscape maintenance activities throughout the city. They will be responsible for transplanting/propagating seedlings, cuttings, etc. Also performs skilled work in the operation of several types of motorized equipment (Groundmaster 580D,Ventrac, zero turn, walk behind mowers) and operates heavy and light equipment during snow removal. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 to 5 years experience and/or training in the area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires possession of a Virginia class B commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement and a Registered Technician spraying license. Must obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in 3A and 3B and a Fertilizer Applicator certification within 12 months after hire date.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
SUMMARY Supervises and participates in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of maintenance, construction, and utilities activities. Performs skilled work in the operation or repair of several types of motorized equipment or maintenance of facilities and/or equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following depending on area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisorInspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructionsMakes and adjusts work assignmentsRequisitions necessary equipment and materialsMaintains accurate log sheets and checklistsOperates tractor trailer, street sweeper, bulldozer, heavy front-end loader, crane and chipper, excavator, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces, street and construction repair Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removalInspect new and existing stormwater infrastructure using an onboard computer system to remotely operate a camera and tractor system and overlay information on screen, to be recorded on a laptop for later printing and importing into an asset management database. Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services a wide variety of medium and heavy automotive and specialized equipment including diesel or gasoline engine equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus and aerial truck hydraulic systemsMakes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and soddingRequisitions parts and materials used in the repair of motor equipmentInspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e. water cooler, fist aid kit, safety flares, etc)Performs journey-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or weldingPerforms carpentry work, building cabinets, benches, barricades, and other itemsTrains and instructs subordinatesAssists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as neededKnowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law. Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices.Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards.Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.Follows established safety procedures.May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their dutiesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise a small work crew. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Salary : $36,900 - $46,700
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