Green Infrastructure Technician I

About This Position

Purpose:

Under general supervision this position performs maintenance work on green infrastructure and open space assets using best management practices and maintaining industry standards. Work includes invasives management restoration to improve ecological function of City-owned property and easements and other tasks related to climate resilience.

Duties Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Performs tasks related to green infrastructure maintenance including mowing planting pruning seeding weeding applying herbicide watering string trimming sediment and debris removal trash pickup mulching digging minor irrigation system maintenance and removing invasive or woody species.
• Operates and maintains related equipment such as zero turn mower chain saw weed eater lawn blower hand saw pole saw seed drill backpack sprayer watering trailer various hand and power tools.
• Performs land management tasks in open spaces creeks channels floodplains and easements within open waterways and wet environments including but not limited to: wildfire risk reduction invasives management maintaining new plantings brush management and maintenance of related infrastructure such as fencing signage irrigation systems and hardscapes.
• Drives to various locations throughout the City to assist with work as assigned.
• Adheres to Federal State and City policies codes regulations and ordinances.
• Assists with preparing daily documentation such as daily trip logs photographs inspection forms and other forms as required.
• Completes required training.
• Follows established standard operating and safety procedures and required documentation for assigned tasks.
• Assists with traffic control at job sites if needed.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge skills abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of applicable processes techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of City practices policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to demonstrate safety requirements in the performance of assigned tasks to include the safe operation of hand and power tools.
• Skill in producing finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.
• Ability to work in stormwater management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow written oral and computerized instructions; log onto a computer; and complete electronic forms reports and online training.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments during a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift/carry up to fifty (50) lbs. of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus six (6) months experience in drainage maintenance and/or landscaping.
• One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• On the job experience performing landscape maintenance.
• Experience with arboriculture tasks such as tree pruning planting or removals.
• Experience operating a Chipper Tractor Grapple Loader aerial lift.
• Knowledge of Central Texas plants.
• On the job experience applying chemicals.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Must maintain a good driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous outdoor activity.
• Frequent sitting standing walking squatting bending twisting upper body climbing.
• Exposure to extreme heat cold noise inclement weather electrical hazards mechanical hazards fume/odor hazards toxic waste/material hazards.
• Occasional kneeling crawling carrying/lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Indoor activity.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:
Austin Watershed Protection

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will be a part of a green infrastructure maintenance crew that performs grounds maintenance and landscaping functions in and around drainage easements and infrastructure such as rain gardens creeks and floodplain areas. This may include tree trimming and removal herbicide application mowing of WPD managed lands invasive management fuels mitigation planting watering weeding and maintaining trees shrubs grasses and other plant material. Paperwork such as daily task reports Job Hazard Analysis pre-trip and post-trip documentation for herbicide application before and after pictures.

LOCATION

6301 Harold Court Austin Texas 78721

SALARY RANGE:
Min: $23.34 - Mid $26.61 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

DAYS AND HOURS
40 hours per week Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business addition work schedule may change to a rotating shift during weather events. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work.

ESSENTIAL STATUS
This position has been designated as an Essential Employee the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition essential employees provide services that impact the public health safety utility services and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events required to modify their schedule assigned to a city-designated work site or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

BENEFITS

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits such as low-cost medical dental vision paid leave time a retirement plan career development opportunities and more. Please read about the City of Austin benefits

TRAVEL:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Program in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

External New Hires must meet the City of Austins Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

ASSESSMENT(S):
Candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessment(s) to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

EDUCATION

Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin

Employment Application:

• Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the employment application but do not substitute for a complete employment application. (1 - See Notes)
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience.
• Your work history must include employer name and address job title supervisors name and phone number the month and year of employment and detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept See Resume and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

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• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

• Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave work-life balance programs and extensive benefits.

• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees Retirement System.

• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs on-site fitness centers and mental health support.

• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race creed color national origin sex gender identity age religion veteran status disability or sexual addition the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS AIDS Related Complex or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function please call or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.