Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing
Do you have a residential or commercial landscape maintenance background and are you looking for a career with excellent benefits including paid vacation days, holiday pay, accrued sick leave, medical benefits, 401K contribution and membership in one of the five best pension plans in the Country, according to S&P Global? If so, you may be the the one that Facilities and Field Services division of Wake County General Services Administration is looking to provide landscape maintenance services for Wake County properties as our Landscape Maintenance Senior Technician.
Primary Duties:
Pick up and dispose of litter and debris
Mow grass, edge turf areas, string trim edges of beds and turf areas adjacent to vertical items such as signposts and retaining walls
Prune shrubbery
Blow and disperse dirt, debris and collect leaves
Provide emergency response clean up caused by strong winds or high waters
Provide emergency response to adverse weather by removing snow and ice from Wake County parking lots, sidewalks and steps
Apply de-icing materials and remove snow and ice with snowplows, power brooms, blowers, snow throwers and shovels
Keep and maintain records of personal and team activities on electronic Wake County prescribed formats
NOTE: Due to the CDL nature of this position, this position must submit to random drug testing. A criminal background, credit and motor vehicle record check will be conducted.
About Our Team
General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support and supports several General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments and safe, reliable vehicles for our customers.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
High school diploma or GED
Two years of experience in landscape maintenance
Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Seven years of experience in commercial landscape operations in a roll as a team lead or foreman
NC Pesticide License
NC CDL Driver’s License
NC Stormwater Inspection Certification
Industry certifications for Turf Management, Plant/Tree Management and Care, or related technical training
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Ability to lead team activities in a safe, effective and positive manner with a high attention to detail
Knowledge of turf maintenance, plant and tree maintenance as well as pesticide use and application
Ability to safely operate county vehicles, driving heavy duty trucks, pull commercial drive-on trailers and load equipment on and off trailers
Ability to operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with county policy and North Carolina Motor Vehicle laws such as commercial mowers, blowers, edgers, string trimmers, pruning tools of various types, chain saws and all common hand tools used in the trade
Ability to perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs per the equipment manufacturers recommendations
Knowledge of safety requirements related to grounds maintenance work, hearing conservation and all forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) required by OSHA
Ability to follow all safety requirements while performing assigned tasks
Ability to record and maintain electronic and paper records such as personal time sheets and team activities using provided web-based applications within Wake County prescribed formats
Ability to use a Wake County credit card to conduct authorized county business in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to respond to inclement weather emergencies and/or natural disasters by cleaning and clearing debris
About This Position
Location: GSA Field Services Center Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hiring Range: 21.33 - 36.27
Market Range: 21.33 - 36.27
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: This position is open until filled and may close at any time.