Landscaper (Maintenance Specialist II)

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　　Landscaper (Maintenance Specialist II)

　　Salary

　　$37,856.00 - $46,300.80 Annually

　　Location

　　Charlottesville, VA

　　Job Type

　　Regular Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　231200032

　　Department

　　Parks and Recreation

　　Division

　　Parks Division

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Bargaining Unit

　　N/A

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　General Summary

　　The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for Landscaper (Maintenance Specialist II) who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

　　The preferred hiring range for this position is between $18.20 - $22.26 Hourly ( $37,856.00 - $46,300.80 Annually) . Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

　　For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits .

　　The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

　　This position functions as part of a team performing skilled and responsible horticultural duties related to grounds and landscape maintenance, and the installation and maintenance of landscaped and floral bed areas in city parks, downtown mall, schools, right-of-ways and public facilities. Which may include mulching, planting & pruning trees, shrubs, and perennials, use of basic hand tools and power tools to perform landscape maintenance. This position is essential to maintaining an extremely effective team that follows defined schedules. Performs other duties as assigned. May supervise the work of subordinate staff, which may include voluntary, temporary and benefited staff on a day or project basis. Reports to a Maintenance Specialist III or IV.

　　Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

　　Essential Responsibilities and Duties

　　Financial Management

　　Follows procedures and retains all documentation of purchases made;

　　Participates in tracking inventory of equipment and operating supplies;

　　Provides input in equipment, and annual operating supply needs;

　　Reports to supervisor when supplies or equipment are needed;

　　Uses equipment and consumes operating supplies diligently;

　　Human Resources

　　Actively participates in performance evaluation system;

　　May assist in the hiring process by participating on interview panels or equipment testing;

　　Positions at this level are required to train volunteers, seasonal workers and Maintenance Specialist Is, and may conduct training for other staff;

　　Positions at this level may supervise volunteers, seasonal staff and Maintenance Specialist I, and may supervise other subordinate staff in the absence of a Supervisor and/or on a day or project basis;

　　Operations and Safety

　　Completes tasks as instructed, and provides guidance to seasonal staff;

　　Completes work according to maintenance standards, and provides guidance to seasonal staff;

　　Follows safety regulations and procedures, and provides guidance to seasonal staff;

　　Independently solves problems, and actively seeks guidance when appropriate;

　　Operates power equipment engaged in complex and routine maintenance and construction projects;

　　Performs basic equipment maintenance related to area of specialization;

　　Provides and documents information required to complete operational and safety records;

　　Reports issues in park facilities and grounds to ensure proper operation and/or adherence of safety regulations, and implements corrective measures;

　　Responsible for the storage, application, disposal, and record keeping of hazardous materials including pesticides, fertilizers and other turf care products;

　　Relationship Management

　　Advises residents of City responsibility and refers them to the proper authority when appropriate; Represents the department in a positive way;

　　Identifies specific needs for volunteer workforce;

　　Implements action to address and resolve inter-departmental complaints and work requests; Represents the department in a positive way;

　　Maintains a productive working relationship with peers and supervisor;

　　Works cooperatively and contributes with other crew members toward completing assigned tasks;

　　Works cooperatively and provides guidance to volunteers toward completing assigned tasks;

　　Reporting and Analytics

　　Follows procedures for time and attendance reporting;

　　Identifies operational deficiencies and recommends revisions;

　　Keeps daily work records;

　　Strategic Management

　　Provides input in development of maintenance standards and plans;

　　Provides input in the development of project plans;

　　Provides input in the development of short, medium, and long term goals and objectives;

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Education, Experience and Skills

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school or vocational school diploma or GED.

　　At least two years of experience in a related field such as horticulture, forestry, or similar area.

　　Required to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator license with Category 3a and 3b within 18 months of hire.

　　VDOT Flagger certification within 6 months of hire.

　　Possession of a valid, appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be eligible to operate a City vehicle ( To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166 ).

　　May require a Class B Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Supplemental college level or technical/vocational school course work in related subjects preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships;

　　Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions;

　　Ability to keep records of repair, service, or maintenance operations;

　　Ability to perform demanding physical work for continued periods;

　　Ability to prioritize tasks;

　　Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather;

　　General knowledge of plant diseases and insects and of the chemicals and methods used in their control;

　　General knowledge of the tools, material, principles, practices, materials, and equipment used in horticulture;

　　Skill in planting, transplanting, and pruning flowers and other plants;

　　Skill in the operation of tools and equipment related to horticultural and arboricultural work;

　　Strong knowledge of plant types and their uses;

　　Extensive knowledge of the maintenance, repair and of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work;

　　Comprehensive knowledge of the safe use and operation and mechanical equipment required in the work.

　　Physical Conditions & Additional Information

　　Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor:

　　HEAVY WORK: Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

　　This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays, standy-by/on-call, emergency on-call, and/or weather-related emergency on-call.

　　This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing.

　　The majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, chemicals/hazardous waste, blood-borne pathogens, electrical hazards, extreme darkness, fumes/airborne particles and fuels.

　　This position also requires the regular use of or subject to vibration, ladder/step stool, traffic/roadways, driving light equipment, driving heavy equipment, driving a City vehicle, moving mechanical parts and/or confined space(s).The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

　　SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

　　Updated July 1, 2022

　　Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

　　LEAVE:Vacation:

　　3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years

　　3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years

　　4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years

　　5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years

　　6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years

　　6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years

　　7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years

　　Sick:

　　4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation

　　Holidays:

　　14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)

　　INSURANCE:Aetna Medical –

　　Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:

　　HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage

　　POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay

　　POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay

　　(Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)

　　Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)

　　Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)

　　Dental (Delta Dental)

　　No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.

　　Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%

　　Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20

　　Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50

　　$1,500 maximum annual benefit

　　$1,000 Orthodontic Benefit

　　MetLife Vision Plan: Optional

　　Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.

　　Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;

　　$130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

　　Life:

　　Two times annual salary (paid by the City)

　　Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)

　　AFLAC: Optional

　　Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)

　　Long Term Disability

　　Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)

　　RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.Pension:

　　Choose from two options:

　　A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

　　A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)

　　Supplemental:

　　Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution

　　OTHER BENEFITS:Flexible Spending Accounts:

　　Health Care Expenses

　　Dependent Care Expenses

　　Parking/Mass Transit Expenses

　　Parking Subsidy of $50 per month

　　Wellness Programs:

　　Gym Reimbursement Program

　　Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots

　　Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes

　　Weight Watchers at Work

　　Bike Commuter Program:

　　Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses

　　Employee Assistance Program:

　　A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

　　Tuition Reimbursement Program:

　　Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.

　　01

　　How many years of experience do you have in a related field such as horticulture, landscaping, forestry, or similar area?

　　No experience

　　Less than two years experience

　　Two to less than five years

　　Five years or greater

　　02

　　Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school or vocational school diploma or GED?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Have you provided all current, related, certifications you possess in the 'Certifications and Licenses' section of your application?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

　　Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

　　No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

　　No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

　　05

　　To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　City of Charlottesville

　　Address

　　P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

　　Phone

　　(434) 970-3490

　　Website

　　http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs