Landscape Technician #2110-110600-01

Equipment Operator II

Date Opened

Tuesday, October 05, 2021 12:00 PM

Close Date

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 11:59 PM

Section

Aviation

Salary

$33,858.00 - $44,438.00/year; Commensurate with experience

Employment Type

Full Time

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Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

This position is based in the Airfield Maintenance Division in the Landscape group of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This Landscape Technician position is responsible for providing technical and administrative support in all aspects of Landscape Maintenance operations.

General Information:

• Subject to emergency call backs to work, overtime and change in shifts and return to work during inclement weather.

• Valid CDL-B required. Ability to obtain a tank vehicle endorsement within six months of employment. Must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a City driving permit.

• Must successfully pass and maintain an active Security Threat Assessment (STA) and Criminal History Records Check (CHRC). Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore from employment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform daily, seasonal, and annual tasks to support Landscape Operations including Tree Maintenance, Landscape maintenance/installation, pesticide application, skilled equipment operation, and some moderate to heavy manual labor.

2. Properly and safely operate equipment such as: pesticide sprayers, water trucks, landscape tools used in Tree and Landscape maintenance/installation and other utility work machines, skid steers, mowers, chippers, trucks, trailers, as needed.

3. May lead small team work and work independently to meet or exceed City goals and expectations; directing subordinate staff in assigned work.

4. Assist in various landscapes renovation and installation projects.

5. Read and understand safety data sheets, landscape designs, maps, and equipment repair manuals.

6. Provide basic equipment maintenance including but not limited to: sharpening chainsaws, changing mower blades, and greasing equipment.

7. Provide traffic control when needed in accordance with the NC DOT and WATCH Handbook.

8. Work with citizens to resolve complaints in the field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Landscaping/ Horticultural practices and plants indigenous to the southeastern U.S.

• Basic knowledge of pruning and planting practices.

• Basic knowledge of pesticides and their safe and proper use, application, and storage

• Basic knowledge of Landscape/Construction equipment and their safe and proper uses.

• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time

• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with coworkers and the public.

Physical Requirements:

Spends 85% of the time operating various equipment. Performs related manual labor during the remainder of the time. Must be able to lifting and carry up to 50 lbs. Work involves sitting, standing, bending, walking, driving, climbing, lifting, shoveling, pushing/pulling, carrying, twisting, reaching, and kneeling/squatting. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to operate manual and automatic vehicles. Must be able to push/pull up to 100 lbs., for example during tree planting, dragging brush, etc.

Works primarily outside. Exposed to machinery, moving objects, vehicles, dust, slippery and uneven surfaces, excessive noise, vibrating tools and inclement weather. May have exposure to extreme hot/cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, ice, etc. Works shifts and irregular hours.

Preferred Qualification

At least five years of experience in horticulture/arborculture fields or combined experience of three years with college education is strongly preferred.

NC pesticide license.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years related work experience

High School Graduate or Equivalent and one year related work experience

AND

Required: CDL A or B depending on area of assignment

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Effective October 1, 2021, the City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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