Landscape Management Contract Technician

Date Opened: Tuesday August:00 AM

Close Date: Tuesday September:00 AM

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $23.00 - $28.39 Commensurate with Experience

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

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SUMMARY

This position is based in the Landscape Management Division of the General Services Department. The position is responsible for all aspects of contract management of property maintenance performed by contractors for City-owned properties. Contract management includes contract development and enforcement; regular site inspections; reporting and documentation of contract adherence; communications with contractors Landscape Management staff or other City departmental staff; and payment approval.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with contract specifications and standards

• Assists in routine maintenance of properties event cleanups and general repairs as needed.

• Ensures operations are safe proper effective and efficient; meeting departmental goals

• Investigates and responds to inquiries and complaints promptly and determines corrective action

• Conducts contractor meetings

• Assists in revising and preparing contract specifications; requests change orders as needed

• Responds to any property maintenance issues during field inspections or as requested

• Communicates with contractors vendors landscape management staff or other departmental staff in a prompt courteous and professional manner

• Prepares inspection reports; documents communications; and keeps records invoices and pictures relating to contract work or contractor performance issues

• Solicits hires inspects approves/disapproves work and approves payments for contracted work

• Requests purchase orders as needed. Receives on invoices promptly and documents invoicing in database

• Schedules work week to efficiently implement job duties; organizes pertinent information

• Assists and participates in snow or ice event response

• Performs related duties as required

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Requires thorough knowledge of property maintenance.

• Requires extensive knowledge and experience in/with all types of property maintenance operations including but not limited to:

  • Landscape Irrigation Electrical and Plumbing design installation and maintenance

  • Equipment operation

  • Chemical applications to/for herbaceous and woody plant material

• Requires knowledge of tools equipment and materials used in the landscape industry

• Requires knowledge of weed insect and disease pests and IPM techniques

• Requires a basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems

• Requires excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Requires excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan prioritize manage and organize multiple projects and complete assignments with minimal supervision

• Requires effective management and training skills

• Requires the ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications

• Requires the ability to read and interpret maps use GPS and navigate efficiently throughout the city

• Requires experience and abilities to manage contracts/contractors

• Requires the ability to communicate with the public effectively

• Requires good computer skills (including but not limited to: Microsoft Office software including Word Excel Outlook and Power Point

• Requires a current NC pesticide applicators license with required subclass (Turf & Ornamentals) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

• Extensive public contact and exercising independent judgement and initiative

• Work hours may include nights weekends and holidays; and may require working in adverse weather conditions

• Requires a valid Class A drivers license with CDL airbrake endorsement or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment good driving record and the ability to receive/ maintain a City of Charlotte Driving Permit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of supervisory experience in landscape maintenance

• Three or more years of experience in property maintenance

• Contract/contractor management experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires graduation from high school/GED and a minimum of one year of related experience in ornamental horticulture property maintenance or an Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education experience and skills in order to perform the essential duties of the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.