Landscape Maintenance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Charleston, West Virginia, United States City Of Charleston Full time
Job Overview

Position Summary: This role is integral to the organization, focusing on the upkeep and maintenance of public landscapes, green areas, and historical parks within the department. The position operates under close supervision, adhering to established procedures.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to perform essential duties efficiently, effectively, and safely. The responsibilities outlined below represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill essential duties.

Key Responsibilities:

The following functions represent the primary responsibilities of this role. Management may assign additional tasks as needed.

Core Responsibilities:

  1. Strives for efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the common needs and reasonable expectations of the community.
  2. Contributes to the department's mission by consistently working towards meeting expectations, strategic goals, and objectives.
  3. Performs a variety of maintenance tasks on public landscapes, including but not limited to mowing, minor repairs, litter collection, cleaning, planting flowers and trees, trimming shrubs, removing weeds, and clearing leaves.
  4. Operates various equipment such as stump grinders, mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, trimmers, tillers, and backhoes; conducts maintenance on mowers and other machinery.

Education and Experience: A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with a minimum of six months of experience in grounds maintenance or a closely related field.

Licenses/Certifications: A valid Driver's License must be obtained and maintained.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To provide effective services, the City seeks individuals who possess the following core competencies aligned with the City's vision: Accountability - takes responsibility for personal actions; Adaptability - responds positively to change; Communication - listens, speaks, and writes clearly and respectfully; Initiative - proactively completes tasks or resolves issues.

Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: The City of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA mandates the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Charleston offers equal employment opportunities to all current employees and new applicants without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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