Maintenance Technician II - Landscape

Maintenance Technician II

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.