Landscape Maintenance Specialist

This position is responsible for the maintenance operations on city rights of ways, landscape medians, roadside parks and green spaces. Success in this position contributes to the safety and aesthetics of City property and infrastructure. Essential duties include:

• Works with and oversees the landscape maintenance crew to achieve and maintain well-groomed and aesthetically pleasing landscapes.
• Trains other employees on the proper maintenance of landscapes, irrigation controls and repair, use of fertilizer/pesticides, and plant recognition/care.
• Provides instruction and training to employees in various work hazards and safety procedures.
• Responsible for scheduling and applying fertilizer and pesticides.
• Operates a variety of equipment including, but not limited to: edger, weed eater, shovel, hand-held sprayers, chainsaw, leaf blower, demolition saws, pneumatic hammers, mowers, bushhogs, skid steer, excavator, front end loaders, bucket trucks, chippers, and tractors.
• Instructs and provides training on upkeep of assigned equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Performs pre-trip and daily inspections to assigned equipment or vehicle; checks brakes, lights, belts, hoses, fluid levels, air pressure, etc., reports equipment or vehicle service, maintenance, or repair needs to immediate supervisor. Records inspections and routine service log.
• Ensures that vehicles and equipment are properly stocked with parts and supplies, and that routine maintenance is performed on these and any tools used.
• Sets up safe work sites, ensures safe work practices and flags traffic as needed.
• Coordinates maintenance and operation of irrigation and other mechanical watering systems.
• Enters work orders into the automated work order management system.
• Responds to public questions and concerns.
• Prepares daily reports.
• Assists in obtaining quotes and cost lists for landscaping projects.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned.