Streetscape Maintenance Equipment Operator

Description Under the direction of the Landscape Supervisor the Streetscape Maintenance Equipment Operator is responsible for maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces, ensuring they are aesthetically pleasing, safe, and functional. This role involves a variety of tasks, including grounds keeping, planting, irrigation, and the operation of landscaping equipment. This position is a bargaining unit position with the United SteelWorkers Union. Examples of Duties Operates large area mowers, truck with trailer, tractors, backhoe with loader bucket, zero turn mowers, trimmers, push mowers, hedge shear, chain saw/pole saw Mow, edge, plant, fertilize lawns, prune shrubs and trees, litter pick-up, raking leaves, and manage weed control Assist with design and install flower beds, trees, and shrubs, ensuring optimal growth conditions Safely operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, tractors, pruning tools, and chainsaws Apply pesticides and herbicides in accordance with safety regulations to manage plant health Prepare sites for landscaping projects, including grading, soil preparation, and erosion control Conduct regular inspections of grounds to identify and address maintenance needs Assists with athletic turf areas as needed Performs minor maintenance on equipment, grounds, and buildings Clean-up work area after completion of a job Performs routine maintenance and makes minor repairs to trucks, mowers and other heavy equipment (e.g. lubrications, changes tires/belts, sharpens mower blades, etc.); repairs/services hand tools, chainsaws, etc. Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties Participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends staff meetings and industry related conferences, as directed Maintains required licenses and/or certificates Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERP/OSHA safety standards that pertain to the position Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance Snow and ice removal from stairs, streets, parking lots, and trails/walkways This position will assist the Street Dept with leaf pick-up and snow removal Performs other duties as assigned Typical Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education High school diploma or GED or equivalent Minimum one (1) years professional experience in grounds, landscape, and/or facilities maintenance, or related field Possession of Passenger endorsement on a Commercial Driver’s License CDL (Class B) or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment Possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license with good record Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, Category 5 —Industrial Vegetation Control, or be able to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment Pass drug screen and physical prior to employment Previous experience in landscaping or horticulture, preferred. Proficiency in operating landscaping equipment Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: (*Indicates developed after employment) Safety practices and procedures; department policies and procedures* Custodial methods and techniques Proper lifting techniques Snow and ice removal Grounds maintenance and repair Public relations Local geographical area Athletic field painting and/or general maintenance* Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions. Keen eye for detail to ensure high standards of landscape maintenance. Skills in: Motor vehicle operation; use or operation of mowers, tractor, skid steer, dump truck, and loaders Use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment Ability to: Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form Deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; read, copy, and record figures accurately; communicate effectively Recognize safety warnings Understand technical manuals and/or verbal instructions Maintain records according to established procedures Develop and maintain effective working relationships Demonstrate physical agility; perform heavy manual labor Operate variety of motorized and power equipment Utilize cleaning materials Compliance with safety standards and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Working Conditions: Heavy: lift, push, pull 30 to 60 pounds occasionally; 20 to 35 pounds frequently Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants Is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions Is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines Is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places Works in or around crowds Has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons Has exposure to potentially vicious animals Has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions Has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces PLEASE NOTE: This position is represented by the United Steelworkers (USW) Union.