Maintenance Technician IV - Trails & Greenways Crew Lead

City of Roanoke, VA•Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

The City of Roanoke is seeking a crew lead for the Trails & Greenways section of the Parks and Recreation Department! The successful candidate will lead and assist a small work crew of highly-skilled Maintenance Technicians and semi-skilled and/or unskilled seasonal Maintenance Workers in performing natural and paved trail and greenway maintenance. Activities include but are not limited to: trash collection, mowing, construction and maintenance of natural surface trails, concrete work, light construction projects, and amenity maintenance. Additional duties may be assigned such as leading volunteer groups, snow removal, and other emergency tasks. May require night and weekend hours. Minimum qualifications include: high school diploma or general education degree (GED), valid Virginia driver's license, and three to five years' experience and/or training in designated trades area. See conditional requirements below. This is a non-exempt position. The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three to five years' training and/or experience in trail-building and maintenance, landscape and turf maintenance, construction or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement (within 12 months)
Possession of a Registered Technician (RT) spraying license, and obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in a specified area (within 12 months)
Proficient in the use of computers and standard office equipment and software (i.e. Microsoft Office/365)
Ability to perform physical labor in varying weather conditions
Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed

Responsibilities

Performs work in the completion of greenway and blueway maintenance and trail construction
Knowledge of and ability to skillfully operate a wide variety of mowers and equipment, including: Toro 5900, Ventrac, zero-turn and walk-behind mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, front-end loader, forklift, backhoe, bobcat, mini skid steer, chainsaws, trail work tools, and tractors
Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment
Load/unloads materials such as soil, mulch, gravel, etc.
Performs minor repairs of greenways, blueway, and trails
Operates heavy and light equipment for snow/ice removal
Assists with training new staff
Performs word processing, recordkeeping, and report preparation
Follows established safety procedures
Supervises and leads a small full-time crew and part-time staff in maintenance and construction operations within assigned section.
Assists the Trails & Greenways Coordinator with coordination and delegation of daily tasks and serves as section leader in absence of Program Coordinator.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City policies and applicable laws.