Landscape Management Contract Technician #2307-239200-01

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.

• Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with contract specifications and standards
• Ensures operations are safe, proper, effective, and efficient; meeting departmental goals
• Investigates and responds to inquiries and complaints promptly and determines corrective action
• Conducts contractor meetings
• Assists in revising and preparing contract specifications; requests change orders as needed
• Responds to any horticultural or sight distance issues during field inspections or as requested
• Communicates with contractors, vendors, landscape management staff, or other departmental staff in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner
• Prepares inspection reports; documents communications; and keeps records, invoices, and pictures relating to contract work or contractor performance issues
• Solicits, hires, inspects, approves/disapproves work, and approves payments for contracted work
• Requests purchase orders as needed. Receives on invoices promptly and documents invoicing in database
• Schedules work week to efficiently implement job duties; organizes pertinent information
• Assists and participates in snow or ice event response
• Performs related duties as required

• Requires thorough knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture and turf grass management appropriate for Charlotte/Mecklenburg County  
• Requires extensive knowledge and experience in/with all types of landscape operations including, but not limited to: 
  • Landscape design, installation and maintenance 
  • Irrigation design, installation, and maintenance  
  • Tree planting design, installation and maintenance
  • Equipment operation 
  • Chemical applications to/for herbaceous and woody plant material including trees 
• Requires knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in the landscape industry
• Requires knowledge of weed, insect, and disease pests and IPM techniques
• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Requires excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, manage and organize multiple projects, and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Requires effective management and training skills
• Requires the ability to read and interpret landscape plans and specifications
• Requires the ability to read and interpret maps, use GPS, and navigate efficiently throughout the city
• Requires experience and abilities to manage contracts/contractors 
• Requires the ability to communicate with the public effectively
• Requires good computer skills (including, but not limited to:  Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Requires a current NC pesticide applicator’s license with required subclass (Turf & Ornamentals) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Extensive public contact and exercising independent judgement and initiative   
• Work hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays; and may require working in adverse weather conditions
• Requires a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to receive/ maintain a City of Charlotte Driving Permit

• An Associates Degree or greater in horticulture or related field
• Three or more years of experience in the green industry 
• Contract/contractor management experience
• NC Landscape Contractor License 

• Requires graduation from high school/GED and a minimum of one year of related experience in ornamental horticulture or an Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education, experience and skills in order to perform the essential duties of the position

• $43,443 – 54,303 Commensurate with experience

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.

Please note that all job offers are contingent upon an applicant successfully passing a new hire background check and drug screening. If an applicant does not pass the background screening, the offer will be rescinded. 

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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.