What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician IV - Trails & Greenways Crew Lead position at City of Roanoke, Virginia?
The City of Roanoke is seeking a crew lead for the Trails & Greenways section of the Parks and Recreation Department! The successful candidate will lead and assist a small work crew of highly-skilled Maintenance Technicians and semi-skilled and/or unskilled seasonal Maintenance Workers in performing natural and paved trail and greenway maintenance. Activities include but are not limited to: trash collection, mowing, construction and maintenance of natural surface trails, concrete work, light construction projects, and amenity maintenance. Additional duties may be assigned such as leading volunteer groups, snow removal, and other emergency tasks. May require night and weekend hours. Minimum qualifications include: high school diploma or general education degree (GED), valid Virginia driver’s license, and three to five years’ experience and/or training in designated trades area. See conditional requirements below.
This is a non-exempt position.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
SUMMARY
Supervises and participates in the work of a crew of highly skilled Maintenance Technicians and semi-skilled and/or unskilled seasonal Maintenance Workers involved in the cleaning and maintenance of trails, greenways, and blueways. Typical tasks include, but are not limited to: trash collection, mowing, construction and maintenance of natural surface trails, light construction projects, and amenity maintenance.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs work in the completion of greenway and blueway maintenance and trail construction
- Knowledge of and ability to skillfully operate a wide variety of mowers and equipment, including: Toro 5900, Ventrac, zero-turn and walk-behind mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, front-end loader, forklift, backhoe, bobcat, mini skid steer, chainsaws, trail work tools, and tractors
- Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day’s assignment
- Load/unloads materials such as soil, mulch, gravel, etc.
- Performs minor repairs of greenways, blueway, and trails
- Operates heavy and light equipment for snow/ice removal
- Assists with training new staff
- Performs word processing, recordkeeping, and report preparation
- Follows established safety procedures
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises and leads a small full-time crew and part-time staff in maintenance and construction operations within assigned section. Assists the Trails & Greenways Coordinator with coordination and delegation of daily tasks and serves as section leader in absence of Program Coordinator. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City policies and applicable laws.
CONDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 12 months of hire
- Must have a Registered Technician (RT) spraying license, and obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in a specified area within 12 months of hire
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Three to five years’ training and/or experience in trail-building and maintenance, landscape and turf maintenance, construction or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement (within 12 months)
- Possession of a Registered Technician (RT) spraying license, and obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in a specified area (within 12 months)
- Proficient in the use of computers and standard office equipment and software (i.e. Microsoft Office/365)
- Ability to perform physical labor in varying weather conditions
- Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare plans and detailed reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
This position will require possession of an appropriate Class B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement. This can also be obtained within 12 months of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
Salary : $44,990 - $51,738
