Landscape Services Maintenance Technician

City of Durham•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Services Maintenance Technician maintains and enhances lawns, beds, and landscaped areas along roadways and on City property. The work includes semi-skilled and skilled labor; operating light-duty equipment and power tools; applying seed, fertilizer, water, and herbicides; installing plants; and performing other landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, and litter collection duties. Incumbents may also assist with general maintenance tasks beyond their primary assignment. During the growing season (March–November), work largely follows an established operational routine, with decisions primarily involving carrying out assignments, operating tools and equipment, and meeting established work standards and deadlines. During the dormant season (December–February), duties include snow and ice removal, landscape bed, retaining wall, unit paver, and tree installation, mulching, turf improvement, tree and shrub pruning, skills training, and litter collection. The incumbent participates in crew work, follows equipment and vehicle care and custody protocols, maintains assigned personal protective equipment and supplies, and reports daily work metrics, including pesticide logs, to a supervisor. The position is with the City of Durham General Services Department. The hiring range is $52,222.00 to $69,975.00 annually. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, or TASC).
Two years of operations and specialized maintenance experience in landscaping, agriculture, or applied horticulture.
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, required for assignments involving traffic control, transportation, facilities maintenance, or labor work that includes driving between multiple facilities or locations to perform work or transfer equipment.
Valid North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s License.
Complete job-related and/or safety training based on assignment, which may include forklift operation, lock out/tag out, confined space entry, ladder safety, IMSA signs and marking level 1 certification, work zone safety, respirator training, and emergency evacuation training.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working in outdoor environments.
MUTCD Roadside Environmental Safety Certification.
Education or coursework in landscaping or applied horticulture.
Knowledge of plant, shrub, and tree maintenance.
Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (Class B or A) with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

Perform mowing operations, deploy necessary equipment and gear, use personal protective equipment, and set up work zones appropriately in roadside environments.
Perform mowing and litter collection, including picking up litter along the assigned service area.
Operate zero-turn, walk-behind, and ride-behind mowers; hedge trimmers; blowers; edgers; string trimmers; vehicle-mounted tank sprayers; backpack sprayers; and salt spreaders.
Install, irrigate, and maintain shrub beds, flower beds, and improved landscaped areas using fertilizers, mulch, and pre- and post-emergent herbicides.
Perform technical work, service checks, and preventative maintenance on applicable equipment.
Follow care and custody protocols for assigned gear and operate light-duty equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
Fuel equipment; fill, rinse, and properly store spray units; and maintain assigned personal protective equipment and supplies.
Gather and report work metrics to a supervisor, including pesticide logs.
Provide customer service, respond to customer questions and concerns, and stay current on policies and procedures.
Perform seasonal work including snow and ice removal, landscape bed, retaining wall, unit paver, and tree installation, mulching, turf improvement, tree and shrub pruning, and litter collection.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.