Maintenance Technician - Landscape

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform work on a Turf and Landscape Crew. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of turf maintenance activities throughout the City Rights‑of‑Way (ROW) and be responsible for adhering to an established mowing cycle. They must have knowledge of and ability to skillfully operate and do routine daily service and maintenance on a wide variety of equipment including Ventrac, zero‑turn and walk‑behind mowers, string trimmers, edgers and leaf blowers;

perform semi‑skilled landscape maintenance including minor tree pruning, aerating, over seeding, mulching, turf renovations and other landscape maintenance duties as needed. They will operate heavy and light equipment in snow removal and assist with emergency tasks, including some nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two to three years related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment. May be required to obtain a Registered Technician Pesticide License and a Fertilizer Applicator Certification within 12 months.

Roanoke, Virginia, is a unique locality with amenities that you would expect from a dynamic urban center without losing the charm of a small town. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with hiking and mountain bike trails, rivers, lakes, and snow skiing nearby. The City of Roanoke is one of the area's largest employers, offering competitive health and dental benefits, life insurance, and retirement pension plans.

Employees may also choose to participate in optional benefits, including a deferred compensation plan and flexible spending account through payroll deduction.

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.

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

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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.

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.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or a valid appropriate Class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements depending on departmental requirements. May require Pesticide Registered Technician Certification.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…