Location: Roanoke,VA, USA
Salary : $32,410.04 - $51,855.96 AnnuallyLocation : City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VAJob Type: Full Time Non-ExemptJob Number: 02765Department: Parks & RecreationDivision: Landscape ManagementOpening Date: 10/16/2024Closing Date: 11/12/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionThe City of Roanoke is seeking a dedicated member of the Parks team to serve on our Parks Mowing crew. Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining beautiful green spaces? If you love fresh air, working with your hands, and making an impact in your community, we have the perfect opportunity for you!What You'll Do:As a Maintenance Technician I, you'll be responsible for a variety of turf maintenance tasks, including mowing, weed-eating, edging, leaf mulching, aerating, fertilizing, and seeding. You'll use and maintain an assortment of equipment-everything from wide area and zero-turn mowers to weed-eaters, dump trucks, and even backhoes and bobcats. You'll also take part in basic landscaping activities such as tree and shrub pruning, brush removal, and mulching. In the winter, you'll help keep Roanoke moving by operating snow removal equipment.What We're Looking For:Outdoor Enthusiast: Someone who loves working outside, no matter the season.Dependability: You have a clean driving record, can pass a drug screen, and will reliably show up ready to work.Equipment Knowledge: You know your way around mowers, tractors, and other landscaping equipment, or you're ready and willing to learn.Technical Skills: Basic computer skills for record-keeping and the ability to use office equipment like radios and cell phones.Requirements:Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of equipment, including mowers, blowers, dump trucks, and more.Experience with semi-skilled landscape maintenance (tree/shrub pruning, chemical spraying, etc.).Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL Learner's Permit within 3 months of starting and a full CDL license within 12 months.Ability to secure a Registered Technician Spraying License within 6 months and Fertilizer Applicator Certification within 12 months.High school diploma or GED, plus 1-3 years of experience in turf or landscape maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.If you're ready to join a dedicated team that keeps Roanoke's parks looking their best, we want to hear from you!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 Apply today and help make Roanoke a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy.Job Title: Maintenance Technician I - Parks & RecreationLocation: City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation DepartmentAre you someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining beautiful green spaces? If you love fresh air, working with your hands, and making an impact in your community, we have the perfect opportunity for you!What You'll Do:As a Maintenance Technician I, you'll be responsible for a variety of turf maintenance tasks, including mowing, weed-eating, edging, leaf mulching, aerating, fertilizing, and seeding. You'll use and maintain an assortment of equipment-everything from Groundsmaster 580D mowers to weed-eaters, dump trucks, and even backhoes and bobcats. You'll also take part in basic landscaping activities such as tree and shrub pruning, brush removal, and mulching. In the winter, you'll help keep Roanoke moving by operating snow removal equipment.What We're Looking For:•Outdoor Enthusiast: Someone who loves working outside, no matter the season.•Dependability: You have a clean driving record, can pass a drug screen, and will reliably show up ready to work.•Equipment Knowledge: You know your way around mowers, tractors, and other landscaping equipment, or you're ready and willing to learn.•Technical Skills: Basic computer skills for record-keeping and the ability to use office equipment like radios and cell phones.Requirements:•Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of equipment, including mowers, blowers, dump trucks, and more.•Experience with semi-skilled landscape maintenance (tree/shrub pruning, chemical spraying, etc.).•Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL Learner's Permit before starting and a full CDL license within 6 months.•Ability to secure a Registered Technician Spraying License within 6 months and Fertilizer Applicator Certification within 12 months.•High school diploma or GED, plus 1-3 years of experience in turf or landscape maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.If you're ready to join a dedicated team that keeps Roanoke's parks looking their best, we want to hear from you!Apply today and help make Roanoke a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy.Typical Qualifications SUMMARY Performs skilled work in the maintenance of facilities and/or equipment and in the operation of motorized equipment.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None Supplemental InformationQUALIFICATIONS 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) and one to three years of experience and/or training in athletic turf maintenance and management or equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental Information 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) and one to three years related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Overview of Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows: Years of Service Hours Per Month Fire 24-hr shift Employees0 - 4 12 19.755 - 9 14 22.7510- 14 16 25.5015 - 19 17 26.7520 - 24 18 28.7525 + 20 32 Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month.Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days.Military Leave: Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year.Holidays: The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time. Mental Health & Well-Being Leave: Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire. Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation.Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023): Voluntary membership for full-time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave. Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment. Assessments will be limimted to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year).Health Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options:PPO 300 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximums than other medical plans; and has higher employee premiums. This is comparable to the current insurance program.PPO/HRA 1000 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than the PPO 300 plan; has lower employee premiums than the PPO 300 plan; and the employer makes contributions to an account through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). The City of Roanoke contributes $500 for employee only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.PPO/HSA 2700 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than other medical plans; has lower employee premiums; and both the employer and the employee make contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for medical expenses which apply to the deductible. The City of Roanoke contributes towards the Health Savings Account (HSA), $1,300 for employee only coverage and $2,600 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date. Optum RX (Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager) - Manages pharmacy benefits, processes employee pharmacy claims and answers employee pharmacy benefit questions.Aetna Health Plan 2022 Monthly Rates PPO 300 Employee Only: $70.94Employee + Child: $265.16Employee + Spouse: $621.98Family: $680.04PPO/HRA 1000Employee Only: $45.94Employee + Child: $225.16Employee + Spouse: $571.98Family: $580.04 PPO/HSA 2700Employee Only: $21.72Employee + Child: $169.46Employee + Spouse $474.36Family: $476.68 Dental Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Delta Dental 2022 Monthly RatesEmployee: $2.80Employee/Child: $18.88Employee/Spouse: $18.88Family: $49.36 Life Insurance: Paid by the City at no cost to employees. Coverage is equal to the annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled. For an accidental death, the coverage would be twice this amount. Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee. Various amounts of coverage, including family members, available through payroll deduction. Long Term Disability Insurance: Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Annual cost is your annual salary multiplied by .00255. This amount is half of the total premium and the City pays the other half. Retirement: Employees contribute 5% of salary and choose between participating in a traditional defined benefit plan or a hybrid program. Employees vest in the employer component of either plan upon completing five (5) years of service. Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 55th birthday, and when combination of age and creditable service equals 85; or, 65th birthday if completed at least five years of creditable service. For sworn officers in Police and Fire/EMS, normal retirement after 50th birthday, and when combination of age and service equals 75; or, 65th birthday or older with 5 years of creditable service. An annual retirement benefit equals 2.0% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. Early retirement options are available and reductions may apply based on age and service. Hybrid Program: Provides the characteristics of the traditional pension plan with that of a deferred compensation plan. The pension plan provides an annual benefit equaling 1% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. The deferred compensation component provides for the employee contribution to be deposited in an account directed by the member. The combination of the two components is structured to provide approximately the same actuarial benefit as the Defined Benefit Pension Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees. Sheriff's Department Employees are covered b the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Previous service covered by VRS may be portable to the Roanoke Retirement System. Retirement Health Savings Plan: All employees contribute 1% of salary to a 401(h) health savings account. Employees vest in the City match of 1% upon completing five (5) years of service. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this plan for participating employees.Deferred Compensation: Employees may voluntarily contribute salary deferred dollars into a City Sponsored 457 Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees. Flexible Spending Account: Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their pay checks to pay for child care and/or medical and dental expenses not covered by the City's health care or dental plans. You may also set aside pre-tax dollars to cover certain transit or parking expenses. Keep in mind only transit or parking expenses may be rolled over from year to year. Virginia College Savings Plan: Two plans to choose from at a reduced application fee, Virginia Prepaid Education Program and the Virginia Education Savings Trust. Employee Health Services: The City employee health services provides medical care for employees, retirees, and eligible spouses. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support services available to assist employees facing life challenges. Pay Days: Direct deposit is required for all new employees. Paid bi-weekly, 26 pay periods per year. Vision Insurance: Paid by the Employee. Includes annual routine eye exam, discounts on eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.CEC 2022 Monthly RatesEmployee: $6.68Employee/Spouse: $12.68Employee/Child(ren): $13.36Family: $19.71 Discounts & Voluntary Benefits: Employees may access discounts through various national and local retailers. Discounts include 10% off auto insurance and 5% off home or renters insurance with Liberty Mutual. Voluntary benefits offered through Corestream. Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Cancer Policies will be available through Colonial Life and Long Term Care will be available through Transamerica. All voluntary benefits may be payroll deducted.