Sr Landscape Tech

Citizens • Albany, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Landscape Technician assists the Landscape Manager in scheduling work and material delivery to ensure an efficient and comprehensive landscape maintenance program. This role also covers for landscape technicians during absences. The incumbent coordinates and directs a team of landscape technicians and external vendors, and assists with grounds keeping, building maintenance, and maintaining equipment and tools.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience in commercial landscape maintenance
• 3 or more years of experience leading landscape crews
• 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, PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as required
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills (English)
• 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
• Comfortable working at heights (ladders, roof top, etc)
• Proven track record to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to assure successful timely completion of all

Responsibilities

• Assist as needed for scheduled/unscheduled absences.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Assist Landscape Manager with coordination of deliveries.
• Train Landscape Technicians in equipment use, maintenance and daily tasks.
• Assist Landscape Manager in leading day-to-day grounds keeping operations of multiple retail banking and main office facilities.
• Assess work completed by colleagues and external vendors against safety and performance standards and work with the Landscape Manager and other stakeholders to handle necessary corrective actions.
• Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties as required.
• Assist in mowing lawns either by hand or using a riding lawnmower when needed to expedite work orders or cover for colleagues on PTO.
• Recommend specific plants, trees, grass, or other landscape features dependent on local site conditions and established Citizens standards.
• Landscape by planting, trimming, and maintaining flower beds, grass, shrubs, bushes, and small trees.
• Shovel snow from walkways and apply anti-skid as needed; Clean parking lots, sidewalks, and all exterior areas while performing routine grounds keeping.
• Perform spring and fall cleanups to remove excess debris, leaves, and trim landscaping.
• 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.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and vehicles are maintained and utilized in a safe manner consistent with established standards.
• Close out work orders upon completion via iPad or Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency service requests and prioritize work order response.
• Communicate in a pleasant and professional manner with internal and external customers.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• retirement benefits
• maternity/paternity leave
• flexible work arrangements
• education reimbursement
• wellness programs
• paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees