Landscape Maintenance Worker (Continuous) (Grade 7)

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Annual leave

Job summary

The City of Huntsville is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Worker to upkeep city grounds, parks, and rights‑of‑way. The role involves operating a variety of small to medium equipment and performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs to keep facilities in top condition.

Ideal candidates will have some grounds maintenance experience and a valid driver’s license; a Class B CDL is desirable. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Some experience in grounds maintenance or construction work and some experience driving a truck or tractor, or mower.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City grounds, parking facilities, parks, alleys, easements, and highways.
• Operate small to medium equipment, trucks, and farm tractors.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Truck operation

Equipment operation

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Nature of Work

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’s Landscape Management department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Landscape Maintenance Worker position(s).

Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

About Our Department

Landscape Management’s goal is to improve standards of grounds care on all public space within the City of Huntsville. Landscape Management maintains the grounds in city parks, sports facilities, and rights‑of‑way, while promoting the highest quality of trained technicians and professionals in the fields of Turf Management, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Irrigation, Litter Management and Herbicide Application.

Working Hours

Landscape Management Department Works (4) - 10 Hour Shifts

Monday - Thursday 6a - 4p or Tuesday - Friday 6a - 4p

Landscape Maintenance Worker Position Overview

This is manual work requiring physical strength in maintaining City grounds, parking facilities, parks, alleys, easements, and highways. Work requires skill in the operation of small to medium equipment, trucks, and farm tractors. Work involves performing a wide variety of grounds and parking facility maintenance tasks. Work also involves the operation of small to medium sized tractors and mowers; scheduling or performing preventive maintenance and performing minor repairs.

Qualifications And Necessary Special Requirements

Some experience in grounds maintenance or construction work and some experience driving a truck or tractor, or mower; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid Driver's License Is Required.

A Class B CDL is desirable.

For More Information Regarding the Landscape Maintenance Worker Job Duties, Please Visit the Websites Below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/77774

Minimum Education, Training And Experience

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request.

The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full‑time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off‑the‑job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement.

Below Is a Summary Of The City's Benefit Offerings

The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full‑time employees. For most benefits, a 30‑day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply.

Medical Insurance

All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville’s group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more.

Mental Health/Substance Abuse

A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through TELUS Health (formerly Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting TELUS Health. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers.

Dental Plan

The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full‑time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) A deductible of $50 per person, $150 per family/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and an annual plan maximum of $2,000 per person. Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient.

Vision Plan

The City’s vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co‑pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings.

Retirement

The City’s retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part‑time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA.

Life Insurance

The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full‑time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Eligible employees are covered after completing one full day of work and coverage is provided at no‑cost to the employee. Additional benefits may apply in the event of accidental death or dismemberment.

Disability Insurance

The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. There is no cost to the employee for this coverage. After ten years of service, disability benefits may be requested through the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA).

Voluntary Life / AD&DD

The City offers eligible employees an optional voluntary term life insurance benefit. Employees may apply to purchase additional term life insurance for self, spouse, and eligible dependents. Guarantee issue amounts are available if voluntary life benefits are elected within 30 days of eligibility. Premiums for employee and spouse are based upon age. Child Life is a flat rate based on the level of coverage.

The City also offers an optional voluntary accidental death & dismemberment insurance plan. Employees may purchase insurance for self or family. The plans are administered by Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Please refer to the plan summary for additional information.

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

The City offers voluntary Cancer and Off‑the‑Job Accident plans administered by Allstate Benefits. The Cancer plan provides first occurrence, hospital confinement, radiation & chemotherapy, and other benefits. The Off‑the‑Job Accident plan provides benefits for injuries occurring off the job. Please refer to the brochures for an explanation of covered benefits.

Flexible Spending Accounts

The City offers two flexible spending account options to assist with unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. These pre‑taxed accounts require a qualifying receipt and may be reimbursed by mail or direct deposit. A pre‑loaded debit card is available for enrollees in the medical account. The flexible spending accounts are administered by Health Equity/WageWorks.

Financial Wellness

The City provides a confidential financial wellness program through SmartDollar for all full‑time employees. The program offers online tools and a step‑by‑step plan that is self‑paced to help employees as they journey to reach their financial goals. There is no cost to the employee for participation.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We know that dealing with day‑to‑day stresses can be distracting. The City provides a confidential EAP program to assist with life’s stresses. EAP services may be coordinated through TELUS Health (formerly Behavioral Health Systems (BHS) or through the Employee Resources and Program Manager at the City’s Health & Wellness Center. Resources may include substance abuse, grief and loss, marriage/family communication, managing stress and depression, parenting, and more. There is no waiting period for this benefit.

Health & Wellness Center

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The City’s Health & Wellness Center is more than just a clinic. The Center provides cost‑effective health care and on‑line services at no cost to the individual. Open Monday through Saturday, the Center provides medical services including acute, primary, and preventive care, as well as annual physicals. The Center also offers routine blood work, immunizations, wellness coaching, chronic disease management, many generic medications dispensed on‑site, and much more. If an onsite appointment isn’t possible, Telehealth Services are available 24/7/365. All City employees, covered retirees, and covered dependents age 3 and above are eligible for services at the Center as well as telehealth services.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans

The City provides two optional voluntary deferred compensation plans: RSA‑1 (State of Alabama) and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employees may defer portions of salary for a later date, such as retirement. Please see the Payroll Division of the Finance Department for further details.

Sick Leave

Sick leave accrual is 4 hours per pay period for all eligible City employees. There is no accrual maximum for employee sick leave.

Annual Leave

Annual leave for eligible employees is accrued as follows: less than 10 years = 4 hours per pay period; 10 to 15 years = 5 hours per pay period; 15 to 20 years = 6 hours per pay period; 20 or more years = 7 hours per pay period. Employees may accrue and carry forward 260 hours (or the equivalent for fire suppression) to the next calendar year.

Military Leave

The City provides a military leave plan that pays regular salary for not more than twenty‑one days per year. Also, employees called into active service may receive compensation in an amount equal to the difference in the lower military pay and the higher public employment salary as provided by City Council Ordinance.

Holidays

The City recognizes the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Two additional floating holidays may be declared each year at the discretion of the Mayor.

Longevity Pay

The City pays eligible employees compensation based upon the number of months of continuous regular full‑time service as of October 1st of each year.

College 529 Savings Program

The City makes it easy for friends and family to give the gift of a college education. The 529 college savings program is administered by CollegeCounts, through payroll deduction, and offers tax advantages and other benefits.

Other Benefits

Please refer to the City of Huntsville Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

Disclosure

The City offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees. The list above offers a summary of those benefits. The information is intended as a general reference and should in no way be construed as a promise or guarantee of employment or benefit coverage. Please refer to the appropriate Summary Plan Description (SPD) or contact the City of Huntsville Benefits Office for more details. If there is a conflict between this information and the actual plan document or policies, the plan documents or policies will always govern.