Landscape Tech

Citizens Financial Group•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Landscape Technician has the responsibility to participate in an efficient and comprehensive landscape maintenance program. An added duty of this role will be to cover for the landscape technicians in the case of scheduled or unscheduled absences. The incumbent will provide coordination and direction to a team of landscape technicians and external vendors and will assist in providing grounds keeping, building maintenance, along with maintaining equipment and tools. Primary responsibilities include: Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties as required Mow lawns either by hand or using a riding lawnmower Landscape by planting, trimming, and maintaining flowers, grass, shrubs, bushes, and small trees. Shovel snow from walkways and apply traction as needed Clean parking lots, sidewalks, and all exterior areas while performing routine groundskeeping Perform spring and fall cleanups to remove excess debris, leaves, and trim landscaping Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping Install new hardscaping, river rock, fencing, signage, and other furnishings as required Pressure wash building exterior and refresh parking lot painting as needed Clean gutters and roof drains of debris Respond to emergency and non-emergency service requests and prioritize work order response Refer work to vendors if necessary, via work order system Closing out work orders upon completion; via iPad or Computerized Maintenance Management System Maintain inventory of supplies, tools and materials and purchasing supplies at the best available price Communicate in a pleasant and professional manner with internal and external customers Ensure all tools, equipment, and vehicles are maintained and utilized in a safe manner consistent with established standards Qualifications: 2 or more years of experience in commercial landscape maintenance Experience driving larger vehicles such as box trucks & pickup trucks with trailers Proven customer service experience and/or abilities Competent use of MS Office applications to include MS Excel, Word, Outlook Ability to travel as required Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure with efficiency and accuracy Ability to plan and prioritize workload Ability to work outside in all types of weather to complete jobs safely Proven track record to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to assure successful timely completion of all Comfortable working at heights (ladders, roof top, etc) Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Education, Certifications, and/or Professional Credentials: High School Diploma or Equivalent Valid Drivers License, required Hours & Work Schedule: Hours per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with some weekend or overtime Potential change of schedule during winter months working nights/weekends. 2 week notice will be provided before any change in schedule, barring emergencies

Requirements

2 or more years of experience in commercial landscape maintenance
Experience driving larger vehicles such as box trucks & pickup trucks with trailers
Proven customer service experience and/or abilities
Competent use of MS Office applications to include MS Excel, Word, Outlook
Ability to travel as required
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work under pressure with efficiency and accuracy
Ability to plan and prioritize workload
Ability to work outside in all types of weather to complete jobs safely
Proven track record to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to assure successful timely completion of all
Comfortable working at heights (ladders, roof top, etc)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid Drivers License, required

Responsibilities

Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties as required
Mow lawns either by hand or using a riding lawnmower
Landscape by planting, trimming, and maintaining flowers, grass, shrubs, bushes, and small trees.
Shovel snow from walkways and apply traction as needed
Clean parking lots, sidewalks, and all exterior areas while performing routine groundskeeping
Perform spring and fall cleanups to remove excess debris, leaves, and trim landscaping
Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping
Install new hardscaping, river rock, fencing, signage, and other furnishings as required
Pressure wash building exterior and refresh parking lot painting as needed
Clean gutters and roof drains of debris
Respond to emergency and non-emergency service requests and prioritize work order response
Refer work to vendors if necessary, via work order system
Closing out work orders upon completion; via iPad or Computerized Maintenance Management System
Maintain inventory of supplies, tools and materials and purchasing supplies at the best available price
Communicate in a pleasant and professional manner with internal and external customers
Ensure all tools, equipment, and vehicles are maintained and utilized in a safe manner consistent with established standards