Sr Landscape Tech

Citizens•Fairlawn, OH

7d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Landscape Technician within Real Estate Operations has the responsibility to help execute and deliver a comprehensive landscape maintenance program for Citizens. The incumbent will provide coordination and direction to a team of landscape technicians and external vendors and will assist in providing groundskeeping, building maintenance, along with 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
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid Drivers License, required

Nice To Haves

Horticultural degree or related experience desired but not required

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day groundskeeping operations of multiple retail banking and main office facilities
Host a weekly safety standup to review the days activities and discuss safety related topics
Complete assigned inspection activities for parking lots, roofs, and other areas as needed
Assess work completed by colleagues and external vendors against safety and performance standards and work with facility manager and other stakeholders to handle necessary corrective actions
Perform groundskeeping 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 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
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