LANDSCAPE SERVICES - SENIOR TECHNICIAN

Columbia Association, headquartered in Howard County, Maryland, is known for engaging our diverse community, cultivating a unique sense of place, and enhancing the quality of life in Columbia, Maryland, all thanks to the efforts of our remarkable team members. If you share in our passion for teamwork and our vision, we want you to fast-forward your career with us at Columbia Association.

LANDSCAPE SERVICES SENIOR TECHNICIAN

The Landscape Services Senior Technician performs tasks and duties of a skilled nature in the performance of landscape management on Columbia Association property. They function as a team leader if assigned to do so in the absence of the Landscape Services Foreman or Horticulturist. They should be able to perform most duties of the Horticulturist or Foreman for short periods of time including, but not limited to, scheduling, and overseeing team members and contractors in open space maintenance. The Landscape Services Senior Technician is skilled with a wide variety of landscape tools and equipment and able to train others in the proper use of equipment. They are familiar with common landscape plants, sustainable landscape practices, and professional landscape maintenance standards. They will provide ideas and suggestions for methods and projects that protect and enhance Columbia Association Open Space and amenities. The Landscape Services Senior Technician communicates effectively and uses computer skills to communicate, share photos, navigate online, and use the work order system.

Essential functions

• Drives trucks to work sites including water trucks and dump trucks.
• Visually inspects (with or without corrective lenses) conditions of grounds and facilities.
• Operates tools and equipment used in landscape maintenance including, but not limited to skid steers, mini excavators, chainsaws and loaders efficiently and safely. Able to train others in the use of tools and equipment.
• Executes landscape maintenance an...