Green Infrastructure (GI) Maintenance Technician

City of Lancaster • Pa, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the City of Lancaster Stormwater Management Program and Greenscapes Maintenance Division in maintaining green infrastructure Best Management Practices (BMPs) affiliated with stormwater infiltration, including constructed wetlands, curbside rain gardens, green roofs, stormwater inlets, porous pavements, bioretention areas, and meadows.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or completion of a GED is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in groundskeeping, landscape development, native plant care, or similar maintenance work is required.
• Possession of a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP) Level 1 Certification, or ability to successfully obtain one within twelve (12) months of hire, is required.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License is required.
• Knowledge of safe practices related to public works.
• Knowledge of plants native to the region and the ability to identify species, both native and invasive/non-native, for the purposes of cultivation or eradication, whichever may be appropriate.
• Knowledge of grounds and turf management best practices, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of stormwater management best practices in relation to local impact and protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
• Knowledge of proper use of personal protective safety equipment, including, but not limited to, fall protection, ear protection, and eye protection.
• Knowledge of safe storage, application, and monitoring of pesticides and herbicides as part of invasive weed and pest control measures.
• Proven ability to use motorized hand-held equipment such as drills, augers, saws, and impact drivers.
• Proven ability to use hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, ratchets, wrenches, pruners, loppers, pliers, trowels, rakes, and shovels.
• Proven ability to take accurate measurements and perform basic mathematical and geometric calculations (e.g., length/height, area, and volume).
• Proven ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, to perform routine operations.
• Ability to utilize hand-held electronic communication devices (e.g. smartphone, tablet, etc.), as well as applicable software, including but not limited to email and computerized inspection logs, to communicate effectively and report on work performed.
• Proven ability to develop specific goals and plans; prioritize and organize; and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Proven ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets is required.
• Proven ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations is required.
• Proven ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English is required.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate successfully with others is required.
• Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations is required.
• Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs is required.
• Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement is required.
• Requires standing for long periods.
• Works around motorized or moving vehicles, equipment and machinery, including active traffic zones.
• Requires heavy manual lifting up to approximately 75lbs. to shoulder level.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Categories 00-Core and 23-Park/School Pest Control), or ability to successfully obtain one within twelve (12) months of hire, is preferred.
• Willingness to be available to handle emergency situations and weather events after hours, weekends, and holidays is desired.

Responsibilities

• Follows safe practices in the performance of all duties.
• Assists in maintaining the health and appearance of vegetated green infrastructure installations in public spaces through plant installation, plant establishment, plant care, plant replacement, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, seasonal perennial dividing and cutbacks, litter removal, leaf and debris removal with composting, sediment removal, and structural repairs, as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining Riparian Buffer projects through tree establishment, tree and tree tube care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, and seasonal structural pruning.
• Assists in the maintenance of porous pavements, including the removal of sediment and weeds, replacement of stone after vacuuming, and replacement of damaged pavers.
• Assists in the removal of debris and cleaning of inlets and inlet filters associated with green infrastructure installations.
• Assists with light structural pruning of trees associated with green infrastructure installations.
• Operates a motor vehicle (1-ton pickup truck or equivalent) on City streets and highways.
• Operates light equipment including, but not limited to, a Bobcat UW56 Toolcat, tow-behind vactor unit, pressure washer, and equipment utilized in the cleaning of sediment and porous pavements.
• Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies; orders and procures repair parts and supplies for maintenance work in conjunction with the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor.
• Provides assistance to vendors, contractors, the public, City grounds and maintenance staff, and others as assigned.
• Removes and clears snow as assigned, including curb cut snowpack removal during storm events.
• Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the Greenscapes Maintenance Division and Stormwater Bureau.

Benefits

• Fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment.
• Recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin.
• Reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED