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Supervisor, Landscape Maintenance

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
MD
Closing date
May 9, 2019

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
Management
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
  • High school diploma or GED

Experience
  • Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible related technical experience in the landscape maintenance, facilities maintenance or equipment maintenance fields.

Certification/Licensure
  • N/A

Preferred
  • N/A

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY

The Supervisor Landscape Maintenance supports efforts to develop system-wide landscape plans and implements those plans by supervising gardeners, small engine mechanics, truck drivers and temporary laborers. Oversees tasks related to erosion control; mowing, planting and watering landscaped surfaces; and replacing/pruning/trimming shrubs and trees. In addition, this role is responsible for maintaining a fleet of small engine equipment (tractors, mowers, snow/leaf blowers, weed eaters, etc.) and coordinating worker resources who are required to respond to system-wide severe weather events (snow/ice, flooding, hurricanes, etc.).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Supervises, trains and evaluates employees and temporary laborers in the achievement of WMATA's landscaping plans
  • Provides instruction on safety and environmental requirements to include methods for minimizing injuries and property damage and techniques for identifying and correcting safety hazards. Enforces compliance with requirements for personal protective equipment and established safety mandates
  • Conducts daily tool box meetings, develops job specific safety plans, performs safety inspections, conducts and documents safety observations, assists in conducting accident/incident investigations
  • Develops and implements plans/schedules for proper maintenance of landscaped areas in assigned region; conducts inspections to monitor work performed by crews and contractors; acts as site supervisor for special projects
  • Prepares for and responds to severe weather events (staging equipment/materials and providing clean up/removal services)
  • Develops and implements schedules and plans for the inspection and preventive/corrective/overhaul maintenance and replacement of landscaping equipment
  • Prepares reports/provides documentation to comply with administrative, personnel, operations and maintenance procedures
  • Accesses automated maintenance management system to document work performance data; monitor work orders and backlog;
  • Analyzes work volume and staffing requirements and recommends measures to enhance performance and productivity; reviews maintenance processes and procedures and recommends improvement

OTHER FUNCTIONS
  • Attends meetings and seminars related to functional responsibilities
  • Operates Authority vehicle to support job responsibilities

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria:

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Personal Interview
  • Skills Assessments
  • Verification of education and experience
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
  • Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
  • Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing :

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview .

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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