Technician I - Landscape Maintenance

Salary

$41,288.00 - $45,427.20 Annually

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

5834 - (July 2024)

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

07/25/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

Are you seeking employment that allows you the opportunity to make a visible impact in the local community each day you come to work? If so, apply to become a Technician I in Landscape Maintenance with the City of Harrisonburg's Parks and Recreation Department!

The Parks and Recreation Department Technician I - Landscape Maintenance role is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $19.66 - $21.62 per hour (equivalent to $40,892 - $44,969 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. Applicants who cannot meet the qualifications for the Technician I level may be considered for another level within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.

Preferred Hiring Ranges:

Journeyman: $18.96 - $20.39 per hour (equivalent to $39,436 - $42,411 annually) (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012533?keywords=5817&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Technician I: $19.85 - $21.84 per hour (equivalent to $41,288 - $45,427 annually)

As a Technician I in Landscape Maintenance, you'll:

• Mow grass, edge sidewalks and curbs, weed eat, trim trees and shrubs, spray herbicides, remove leaves and debris, and perform related landscaping duties in the maintenance of park grounds;

• Plant and maintain planting beds, medians, and parks;

• Design, participate in, and supervise the planting of flowers and shrubbery beds;

• Assist with the planting, transplanting, fertilizing, trimming, spraying, and general care of plants and trees in City parks and on City-owned and maintained properties;

• Assist with horticultural planning and design;

• Perform carpentry tasks in the repair, remodel, and/or replacement of park structures;

• Hang, replace, or repair walls, cabinets, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, and more;

• Paint interior and exterior of park buildings and facilities;

• Clean park facilities, including sanitizing bathrooms, performing minor plumbing maintenance, mopping, stripping, and waxing floors, dusting furniture, doors, and windows, and emptying trash cans;

• Maintain playground equipment, tennis courts, and enclosures, including placing mulch around playground equipment and installing new playground equipment;

• Make inspections to determine the condition of parks and other areas as to their need for maintenance care;

• Perform proper handling, spill prevention/response, and cleanup procedures for fuels and other pollutants to minimize entry into stormwater system;

• Perform detailed vehicle/equipment pre-trip inspections and clean personal items/trash from vehicle after use;

• Assist with snow and ice removal;

• Performs related tasks as required.

A list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the class specification (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012563?keywords=5834&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED and moderate (1-3 years) experience in the performance of general maintenance, groundskeeping, or parks maintenance work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.

• At least 18 years of age by hire date.

• Valid driver's license at time of hire. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within 6 months of employment. Paid, on-the-job training will be provided to candidates without a CDL.

• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012563?keywords=5834&pagetype=classSpecifications)

• Trade certifications and coursework in maintenance, horticulture, forestry, or related fields preferred but not required for consideration.

Interested in a career with Parks and Recreation but don't meet all of the minimum requirements above for the Technician I level? All applicants will be considered, for the level in which they qualify, at a rate commensurate with qualifications as stated above in this ad.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Alcohol and drug testing as required by the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA);

• FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;

• DMV record review;

• Job-specific physical; and

• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 07/25/2024)

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Leave

• 15.5 paid holidays

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Account

• Virginia Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare

• Employee Assistance Program

Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade

• Completed 8th Grade

• Attended High School

• High School Graduate

• GED

• Attend College

• College Graduate

• Attended Graduate School

• Master's Degree

• Graduate study beyond Master's

• Ph.D. or professional degree

  02

  How many years of experience do you have in the performance of general maintenance, groundskeeping, or parks maintenance work?

• I do not have any experience.

• I have some experience but less than 1 year of experience.

• I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience.

• I have 3 or more years of experience.

  03

  If selected, will you be at least 18 years of age by the anticipated hire date for this position (approximately 4 weeks after initial application date)?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Which of the following driver's license do you possess?

• No Valid Driver's License

• Valid Driver's License

• Valid Commercial Learner's Permit

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B)

  Required Question

Agency

City of Harrisonburg

Address

409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone

540.432.8920 540.432.7796

Website

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment