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Landscape Specialist
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- $20.86 - $25.13 an hour
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- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Landscape Specialist

City of Charlottesville, VA -
Charlottesville, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$20.86 - $25.13 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Commuter assistance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Pension plan
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Gym membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

General Summary

The P&R Landscape Specialist position performs responsible routine landscaping and horticultural duties in city parks, downtown mall, schools, rights-of-way and public facilities to enhance overall appearance, safety, sanitation, and ecological integrity of urban landscape. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Landscape Supervisor.

The preferred hiring amount for this position is between $20.86 - $25.13 an hour ($43,388.80 - $52,270.40 annually), in accordance with the Labor & Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, vacation and sick leave, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following retirement benefits:

Choice of retirement plan:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
- Defined Contribution 401a Plan: Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the “Benefits” tab within this posting or visit the City’s Employee Benefits webpage.

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Waters annuals and newly established perennial/shrub beds; mulches beds; installs, designs, sources, and fertilizes annuals, annuals beds/pots, and new plantings.
Prunes, maintains, and performs selective removal of small trees and shrubs, and low-hanging branches of taller trees to improve plant health, form, and public safety; Hedge trimming.
Performs seasonal seedlings and other greenhouse propagation. Uses proper propagation and plant transplanting procedures to adjust beds as needed.
Maintains rain gardens according to industry ecological standards.
Assesses shrubs, perennials, and annuals for health such as nutrient deficiency, maladaptive growth patterns, disease, infestation, or mechanical damage); provides recommendations to supervisors based on observations and knowledge.
Manages weeds by hand weeding and using string trimmers and herbicides. Identifies, removes, and otherwise manages invasive species, such as poison ivy.
Clears, collects, and disposes of leaves, plant debris, weeds, garbage and other debris found in beds, hardscaped areas, parking lots, splash pads, and/or pool areas.
Mows or cuts back perennials, grasses, and meadows and liriope in medians, as needed.
Receives, organizes, and orders plant inventory and/or supplies; ensuring appropriate documentation and procedures are followed. Tracks applicable inventory and supplies and reports related needs to supervisor.
Operates vehicle and heavy equipment safely to move and remove supplies and debris, including dump trucks, bob cat, backhoe, mulch blower, etc., and ensures proper care in the use and upkeep of assigned equipment.
Safely and responsibly uses pesticides as per labeling and VDACS policies; monitors site conditions to determine, evaluate, and mitigate risks to environment and public, and maximize efficacy of chemical use.
Responsible for the storage, application, disposal, and recordkeeping of hazardous materials, including pesticides, fertilizers, and biohazards found at worksites.
Completes work according to maintenance standards and checklists and reports issues in park facilities and grounds to ensure proper operations and/or adherence of safety regulations and implements corrective measures.
Responds to applicable work orders or requests from the public and staff; interacts effectively and professionally.
In anticipation of or during snow event, adjusts schedule to provide preventative treatment and snow removal to sidewalks and paths on school routes.
May be required to work weekends, nights, holidays or to be called back to work in weather or non-weather emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public.
Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties

Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

High School diploma or GED AND at least 1 year of experience in landscaping, horticulture, and groundskeeping.

3 or more years of experience in landscaping, horticulture, and groundskeeping.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

Obtain VDOT Flagger Certification within 6 months of hire.
Obtain Registered Technician Pesticide License with 12 months of hire.
Must obtain and maintain a Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

Preferred:

Supplemental college level or technical/vocational course work in landscaping and/or horticulture.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Job Knowledge

General knowledge of plant diseases and insects and of the chemicals and methods used in their control.
General knowledge of the tools, materials, principles, practices, and equipment used in horticulture.
Knowledge of the maintenance, repair, and use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work.
Thorough knowledge of the safe use and operation of the mechanical equipment required in the work, and occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade.

Reading

Intermediate: ability to read, understand, and interpret written materials such as multi-step instruction manuals, drawings/plans, work orders, signs, notices, newspapers, magazines, journals, and reference materials.

Writing

Intermediate: ability to organize data and write reports, prepare materials such as business letters, explanations, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Math

Intermediate: ability to deal with number systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Communication Skills

Basic: Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, city staff, and the public. Examples include providing simple information to others outside direct reporting relationships on procedures or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach understanding and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Independence and Decision-Making

Requires General Direction: normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.

Technical Skills

Skilled: comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Skill in Word, Excel and/or departmental software.

Fiscal Responsibilities

No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities. May purchase applicable inventory and supplies as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory duties. May occasionally guide volunteers, seasonal employees, or others.

Other Characteristics

Working closely with others as part of a team.
Performs duties under sometimes strict time constraints.
Balances multiple tasks.
Subject to weather and non-weather emergency response, call backs, and standby call with minimum response time requirements.
May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.
May require a non-traditional schedule and flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and/or additional hours outside normal schedule.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to perform manual labor including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, handling, grasping, feeling, standing for sustained periods of time, and moving about parks and construction sites.
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

Typically requires use of manual and mechanical equipment used in landscape and horticultural activities, and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

Work Environment:

Work is performed outside where there may be exposure to vibrations, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, chemicals/hazardous waste, blood-borne pathogens, electrical hazards, inadequate lighting, in or around roadways/vehicles, uneven terrain, fumes/airborne particles and fuels.
The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
The noise level is usually loud.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or [email protected].

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.

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