Landscape Technician

Right Of Way Landscaping Technician IUnder frequent supervision, performs routine grounds and public greenway maintenance duties such as mowing, pruning, weedeating, watering flowers, planting different vegetation, and other related duties as required. This position is fulltime with benefits. Position reports to the ROW – Maintenance Division Manager or his designee.The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.Maintains awareness to ensure the safety of the public, public grounds and park facilities; notes possible safety hazards and immediately notifies management of any immediate danger or potential avenue of injury. Immediately reports any work related injury to management.Performs a variety of ground maintenance duties to include, but not limited to, collection and clearing of man-made trash, cellulosic and household garbage and other public debris and litter; pulling weeds, trimming/pruning shrubs, mowing and edging lawns/grounds, raking, watering plants and trees, and emptying trash receptacles.Assist in maintaining City right-of-ways, parks, and other grounds, performing such duties as mowing, removing weeds, edging, pruning trees and shrubbery, removing brush and fallen trees along sidewalks, curbs, etc.Performs all work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality; ensures the timely completion of all assignments.Ensures safe equipment and operation of equipment and tools such as weed eater, hedge trimmer, lawn mower, lawn tractor, rakes, blowers, and other various hand tools.Interacts and communicates appropriately with a wide variety of individuals to include, but not limited to, the general public, supervisory and administrative staff, and other City employees and officials.Must be physically able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Participates in the City's urban forestry efforts to include, but be limited to, planting, maintenance, watering, pruning, or removal of trees and shrubbery.Other duties as required to include, but not be limited to, providing support to other departments when needed and may be temporarily assigned to other departments; provide support in the form of set up, take down, and other needed tasks at special events or festivals.Minimum QualificationsRequires a high school diploma or GED from an acceptable accredited high school or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. (As a general rule, high school diplomas from internet sources are usually not acceptable.)Must be physically able to successfully complete the requirements of the position.Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.Maintain work areas in a clean, safe and orderly manner.Be a team member and have the ability to work well with others.Possess and maintain a current valid South Carolina Drivers' LicenseOperate within all established routine working, personnel, ethical, and safety guidelines, rules, and regulations.Requires good judgement, good work ethic, and general knowledge of lawn and landscaping equipment operation and processes.Knowledge of:Requires knowledge of the ability to safely use the materials, tools, and equipment needed for the maintenance, general groundskeeping, and other functions of the position.Requires knowledge of and proper safe use of all related field and office equipment, tools, and machinery.Requires knowledge of and consistent participation in safety policies and procedures all aspects of this position.Requires knowledge of the occupational hazards of the industry and compliance with all OSHA safety rules, standards, and regulations of the position.Requires ability to work in a variety of environmental/climatological conditions.Requires knowledge of the layout of the City's service area streets and business locations.Requires the ability to gain new knowledge and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.Requires knowledge and the ability to read and interpret written requests, work orders, technical matters, and electronic telecommunication equipment required to effectively perform the requirements of this position.Requires the knowledge and ability to prepare reports and records with accuracy and in a timely manner as required.Requires knowledge of and the ability to use routine terminology common in the industry.Requires the knowledge and ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships with co-workers and the general public;Requires the knowledge and the ability to react to and work calmly, quickly, effectively, and efficiently in emergency and stressful situations.Basic risk management and safety policies.Skill in:Adhering to work methods and procedures which promote a safe and efficient working environment.Interpreting, understanding, and applying technical reports, statutes, rules, and regulations.Providing outstanding customer service (internally and externally).Clearly and intelligibly speak or signal other people to convey or exchange pertinent information and/or vital information to co-workers and the general public. Acceptable oral and written communication and customer service skills are essential. Must be able to not only convey such information, but be able to receive similar communications and correctly interpret, process, and act appropriately on such communication.Routinely and consistently apply logic and common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; the ability to make routine rational and independent judgments in the absence of supervision; Must have the ability and discretion to work with and maintain confidential information.This position may be exposed to danger or risk to a moderate degree and must be able to calmly and appropriately deal with those type situations.Requires the knowledge and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in the exercising of the duties and responsibilities of this position. Immediately takes remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that arise. Maintains high quality standards in various types of communication and exhibits exemplary ethical conduct when interacting and communicating with internal and external parties, co-workers, and the general public.Performs the described and otherwise assigned duties and responsibilities related to all aspects of this position efficiently and effectively that consistently produces the quantity of work that meets or exceeds the established standards and expectations of this position.Must be able to identify occurring and potential problem areas, issues, and situations. Offers assistance or independently identifies solutions or alternatives to those occurring or potential problems in accordance with established and prescribed policies and procedures. Judgment should include the ability to know personal limits and seek expert or experienced advice where appropriate before acting.Openly seeks clarification of instruction and direction when justified such as a variation of policy, procedure, or to clarify communication.Ability to:Work independently and with direct supervision.Become a team member.Communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.Represent the City positively and effectively.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Read, write, and has the ability to speak and verbally communicate with co-workers and the general public in a clear, concise, and appropriate manner using poise, appropriate voice control and inflexion, and confidence.Coordinate head, hands, eyes, legs, feet, and body rapidly and accurately in operating various lawn and landscaping equipment and tools.Handle a variety of items including, but limited to, control knobs, push buttons, switches, dials, hand-held and small tools; requires significant levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.Distinguish colors or shades of colorSpeak and hear through an expression or exchange of ideas with spoken words and perceiving sounds in physical, electronic, and telephonic form.Must be able to complete assignments and work within established deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures.Maintain accountability for assigned equipment and tools.Have regular and consistence attendance and to remain on the job with the highest regard for the policies and procedures pertaining to absenteeism and tardiness.