Maintenance Supervisor - Landscape Transportation

City of Roanoke; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Roanoke is seeking a Landscape Coordinator to manage the Landscape crew for the Transportation Division. You will supervise six crews and multiple contracts, plan and design maintenance projects, and coordinate streetscape works in numerous city locations.

The role requires strong problem solving, communication, and presentation skills, with proficiency in MS Office. A GED is required; a Bachelor's in a related field is a plus, and a Virginia driver’s license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; degree in horticulture/forestry/arboriculture is a plus.
• Five or more years of experience in infrastructure maintenance and supervision.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and communicate effectively with staff and the public.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license or equal driving permit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple landscape crews and contracts within the Transportation Division.
• Plan, prepare, estimate, and design maintenance and minor construction projects.
• Coordinate streetscape planting and renovations; maintain ~900 locations in rights-of-way.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, and report to managers and the public.
• Lead snow removal efforts across departments during events.

Skills

Supervision

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in horticulture/forestry/arboriculture or related field (plus)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Landscape Coordinator

The City of Roanoke is seeking a dedicated and dynamic candidate to coordinate the Landscape crew for the Transportation Division. This position performs difficult skilled work overseeing all aspects of the City's landscape maintenance program including supervision of six landscape maintenance crews as well as multiple maintenance contracts. Performs or assists in the planning, preparation, estimation, and design of maintenance and minor construction projects. Reviews landscape plans and coordinates streetscape planting and/or renovation projects. Responsible for maintenance of approximately 900 locations within public rights-of-way and other designated locations. Will develop and maintain schedules for maintenance activities and on communicate activities to both internal and external customers. Will also have a lead role in snow removal efforts; coordinating activities of employees from multiple departments during snow events. Must have excellent problem solving, verbal and written skills, an orientation toward producing results and knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint as well as ability to make presentations to groups of employees and/or the public. High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Bachelor's degree in horticulture, forestry, arboriculture or related field is a plus; Minimum of five (5) years experience and/or training in infrastructure maintenance and supervisory responsibility or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Grounds Manager (CGM) designation is a plus. Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Current possession of, or ability to obtain within 15 months of hire, valid Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator's permits in categories 3A, 3B, and 6.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.

Summary

Performs difficult skilled work in supervision of a number of crews engaged in maintenance or construction projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and delegates field supervision
• Ensures project conformance to work plans and orders
• Performs or assists in the planning, preparation, estimation, and design of maintenance and construction projects
• Monitors internal projects and outside contractors for conformance to set standards and procedures
• Coordinates and schedules equipment and work flow for maximum efficiency
• Works with other City departments, business, agencies, and other governments concerning joint projects
• Accounts for department inventory and ensures preventative maintenance of equipment
• Provides training and instruction to subordinates as required
• Prepares and submits detailed reports and records
• Assists in the preparation of the department budget
• Works on the project site and gives advice and assistance to crew
• Receives and handles complaints and accident reports
• May operate heavy and light equipment in snow removal
• Assumes duties of Maintenance Superintendent as needed
• May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises several skilled and unskilled crews engaged in maintenance and construction operations within assigned department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); five or more years related experience and/or training in skilled maintenance or construction work and supervisory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare plans and detailed reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of an appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license, appropriate journeyman's license and/or valid Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator's permits in categories 3A, 3B, and 6.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.