Maintenance Technician II - Landscape

Description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to work on the Landscape crew in the Transportation Division to perform skilled work in landscape maintenance of rights of way and in the operation of Ventrac and other commercial mowing equipment.

This position makes landscape repairs and renovations to city rights of way and corridors, including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding. Responsibilities also include servicing and making minor repairs and adjustments on landscape equipment.

The role requires operation of heavy and light equipment for snow removal and assistance with special events and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends as needed. The position also operates trucks with both automatic and manual transmission and maintains accurate log sheets, checklists, and pre trip sheets.

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED), along with two to three years of related experience and or training in the assigned trades area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Certifications for Registered Technician Pesticide Applicator and a Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement must be obtained within 12 months of hire. A Fertilizer Applicator Certification is also required within 12 months of hire.

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.

Examples of Duties

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 area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates tractor trailer or other heavy construction equipment

Operates street sweeper, excavator, bulldozer, backhoe, heavy front-end loader, crane and chipper, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces and street/construction repair

Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments on equipment

When not operating heavy equipment, operates lighter equipment or trains other operators

Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal

Operates truck, including automatic and manual transmission

Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment

May perform inspection of playgrounds and associated equipment

Maintains accurate log sheets, checklists and pre-trip sheets

Performs major and minor cleaning work on storm drain systems

Repairs catch basin boxes with concrete and brick and/or blocks

Performs work in the resurfacing of concrete walkways (floor polishing) in city buildings.

Performs some major and all minor motor repairs and replacement work such as: cleaning and replacing spark plugs, installing radiator hose, and packing water pumps; refacing valves and seats, grinding, assembling, and adjusting them; installing rings and bearings and making proper adjustments; and overhauling/repairing carburetors and clutches, brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies, hydraulic system components including pumps and cylinders;

and tuning motors

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

Assists with special events, 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

Knowledge 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 duties

Maintenance Tech II (Sign Shop)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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