Landscape Maintenance Technician, Special Districts

JOB Under the direction of the Special Districts Manager, this position primarily oversees, monitors, and inspects the work of contractors performing landscape maintenance services, manages irrigation systems and schedules, and responds to resident concerns related to landscaping and maintenance. Duties and Responsibilities: • Reviews, inspects, and verifies the work of contractors to ensure plans and specifications are adhered to and in compliance with contract provisions for landscaping, maintenance, irrigation systems, and backflow prevention; monitors work on medians, parkways, right of way, and other areas of landscape maintenance districts • Receives and manages customer service requests from internal and external customers for maintenance, repair, modification, or review of LMD contractor service and performance • Responds to public inquiries and concerns in a courteous manner and provides accurate information in a timely manner; determines appropriate corrective action necessary to resolve concerns in an efficient and timely manner; coordinates activities with City staff in resolving concerns • Provides input and participates in the revision of landscape contracts and procedures; assists with various projects and policy implementations • Prepares, drafts, and presents written reports of inspections; maintains a variety of records of operations, maintenance, and work performed; prepares reports on landscape operations and activities as necessary • Establishes positive working relationships with City staff, members of the public, representatives of homeowner associations, community organizations, and state/local agencies • Responds to after-hour emergencies, including downed trees or limbs and flooding due to broken irrigation infrastructure • Attends and participates in meetings and seminars • Performs other duties as assigned EXAMPLE OF DUTIES • High School Diploma or GED equivalent • Three years of experience performing administrative and/or technical support work, or in a related field • Experience in parks, landscape, and/or tree maintenance is highly desirable • Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or related field is highly desirable • Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance. All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need. Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees’ Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager. For more information and to apply online please visit www.santaclarita.gov. The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer