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Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Stormwater Inspection and Maintenance (SWIM) Technician I or II (Career Pathing) in Cleveland, Ohio
Description Stormwater Inspection and Maintenance (SWIM) Technician I JOB SUMMARY Utilizes horticulture skills to perform vegetation management and stormwater control measure operation, and maintenance skills to perform general maintenance activities at Sewer District Green Infrastructure (GI) sites, stormwater project sites and along the Regional Stormwater System (RSS). Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Horticulture Site Maintenance at all District GI and Stormwater Project Sites Assists with tree and shrub horticulture activities, including assessment of trees and shrubs for overall health and function. Performs tree/vegetation staking and tying, weeding, pruning, trimming, watering, edging/mulching, mowing, and protective material placement to protect trees from wildlife, human activity, equipment and harsh weather conditions. Performs tree and vegetation remediation and replacement as necessary. Plants trees, shrubs, perennial plants and live stake plant material as necessary. Assists with invasive species management using pesticides and herbicides by following proper application procedures. Performs general landscape maintenance including, mowing, trimming, weeding and raking. Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Site Management Assists in site management at green infrastructure and stormwater facilities by assessing sites for overall vegetation and stormwater management function, picking up trash, emptying trash receptacles at sites and removing sediment and/or woody debris impacting site function or RSS conveyance. Maintains site furnishings and hardscape areas through cleaning, sweeping and leaf blowing. Assists with in-house GI and stormwater maintenance projects as needed. Organizes and maintains field equipment. Work Order and Asset Management Assistance for GI and Stormwater Project Sites Assists with conducting dry and wet weather field inspections, field maintenance projects utilizing field equipment and completing field inspection forms. Assists with preparing, finalizing and organizing field inspection and field maintenance work orders and project inspection photos using asset management software. Utilizes geographic information system (GIS) and asset management applications to conduct data entry which includes asset inventory, field notes and timekeeping. Internal and External Coordination Attends Watershed Programs Department and other general office meetings. Maintains good public relations and professionalism in interactions with internal and external stakeholders and customers. Undergoes safety training and other Sewer District training as required. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. Stormwater Inspection and Maintenance (SWIM) Technician II JOB SUMMARY Utilizes horticulture and arboriculture skills to perform vegetation management and stormwater control measure operation, and maintenance skills to perform both site and general maintenance activities at Sewer District Green Infrastructure (GI) sites, stormwater project sites and along the Regional Stormwater System (RSS). Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Horticulture & Arboriculture Site Management at all Sewer District GI and Stormwater Project Sites Performs arboriculture activities, including assessment of trees and shrubs for overall health and function. Performs tree/vegetation staking and tying, weeding, pruning, trimming, watering, edging / mulching, mowing and protective material placement to protect trees from wildlife, human activity, equipment and harsh weather conditions. Performs tree and vegetation remediation and replacement as necessary. Plants trees, shrubs and perennial plants as necessary. Harvests, prepares, stores and