Landscape Tech

Description

The Landscape Technician has the responsibility to particpate in an efficient and comprehensive landscape maintenance program. An added duty of this role will be to cover for the landscape technicians in the case of scheduled or unscheduled absences. The incumbent will provide coordination and direction to a team of landscape technicians and external vendors and will assist in providing groundskeeping, building maintenance, along with maintaining equipment and tools.

Primary responsibilities include

• Lead landscaping team in daily tasks. Assist as needed for scheduled/unscheduled absences. Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs. Assist Landscape Manager with coordination of deliveries.
• Train Landscape Technicians in equipment use, maintenance and daily tasks. Assist Landscape Manager in leading day-to-day groundskeeping operations of multiple retail banking and main office facilities. Assess work completed by colleagues and external vendors against safety and performance standards and work with the Landscape Manager and other stakeholders to handle necessary corrective actions.
• Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties as required. Assist in mowing lawns either by hand or using a riding lawnmower when needed to expedite work orders or cover for colleagues on PTO. Recommend specific plants, trees, grass, or other landscape features dependent on local site conditions and established Citizens standards.
• Landscape by planting, trimming, and maintaining flower beds, grass, shrubs, bushes, and small trees. Shovel snow from walkways and apply anti-skid as needed; Clean parking lots, sidewalks, and all exterior areas while performing routine groundskeeping.
• Perform spring and fall cleanups to remove excess debris, leaves, and trim landscaping. Install new hardscaping, river rock, fencing, signage, and other furnishings as required. Pressure wash building exterior and refresh parking lot painting as needed. Clean gutters and roof drains of debris.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping. Ensure all tools, equipment, and vehicles are maintained and utilized in a safe manner consistent with established standards.
• Close out work orders upon completion via iPad or Computerized Maintenance Management System. Respond to emergency and non-emergency service requests and prioritize work order response. Communicate in a pleasant and professional manner with internal and external customers.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

• 2 or more years of experience in commercial landscape maintenance
• Experience driving larger vehicles such as box trucks & pickup trucks with trailers 
• Proven customer service experience and/or abilities
• Competent use of MS Office applications to include MS Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to travel as required
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure with efficiency and accuracy
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather to complete jobs safely
• Proven track record to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to assure successful timely completion of all
• Comfortable working at heights (ladders, roof top, etc)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License, required

Hours & Work Schedule:

• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with some weekend or overtime

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens), provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, transgendered and transitioning individuals, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and where all are expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. We perform our best so we can do more for our customers, colleagues, communities and shareholders.