Landscape Operations Tree Technician

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is Americas Queen City opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety health and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork openness accountability productivity and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous responsive accessible and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily seasonal and annual tasks to support Landscape Operations including but not limited to; landscape maintenance/installation tree maintenance pesticide application skilled equipment operation administrative duties and moderate to heavy manual labor.

• Properly and safely operate equipment such as: pesticide sprayers utility work machines skid steers mowers chippers trucks trailers and landscape tools used in tree and landscape maintenance/installation.

• Work on a team and work independently to meet or exceed City goals and expectations; directing subordinate staff in assigned work.

• Assist in the on-going development and implementation of the Tree Maintenance Plan for City owned properties.

• Assist in ROW mowing and other landscape maintenance.

• Assist in various landscape renovations and installation projects.

• Read and understand safety data sheets blueprints maps and equipment repair manuals.

• Provide basic equipment maintenance including but not limited to: sharpening chainsaws changing mower blades and greasing equipment etc.

• Provide traffic control when needed in accordance with the NC DOT Guidelines and WATCH Handbook.

• Work with citizens to resolve complaints in the field.

• Working in adverse weather conditions may be required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of Landscape and Arboriculture equipment and their safe and proper uses.

• Basic knowledge of Arboricultural/ Horticultural practices and plants indigenous to the southeastern U.S.

• Basic knowledge of pesticides and their safe and proper use application and storage

• Basic knowledge of tree maintenance operations.

• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time

• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with coworkers and the public

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED

• At least 1 year of experience in the arboriculture and/or horticulture field

• Valid North Carolina Class C Drivers License with a good driving record or other States equivalent and ability to obtain at least a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISA Certification

• NC Pesticide License

• NC Drivers License Class A or B CDL or other States equivalent

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.

For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

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.