Stormwater Inspection and Maintenance; SWIM Technician I or II

Overview

SWIM Technician I: JOB SUMMARY

Uses horticulture and arboriculture skills to assist with vegetation management inspections, plant and site management procedures, stormwater control measure operation and site and general maintenance activities at Sewer District Green Infrastructure (GI) sites and stormwater project sites, as well as along the Regional Stormwater System (RSS). Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

• Horticulture Site Maintenance at all District GI and Stormwater Project Sites
  • Assists in arboriculture activities, including assessment of trees and shrubs for overall health and function.
  • Assists in tree/vegetation staking and tying, weeding, pruning, trimming, watering, edging / mulching, mowing, vegetation remediation and replacement, and protective material placement to protect trees from wildlife, human activity, equipment, and harsh weather conditions.
  • 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.
  • Performs vegetative management inspections, as well as quarterly GI site inspections.
  • 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.
  • Assists with development of vegetation enhancement and improvement plans for GI and Stormwater Project sites.
  • Uses 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.

JOB SUMMARY

Uses horticulture and arboriculture skills to perform vegetation management inspections, plant and site management procedures, stormwater control measure operation, and site and general maintenance activities at District Green Infrastructure (GI) sites and stormwater project sites, as well as along the Regional Stormwater System (RSS). Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

• Horticulture & Arboriculture Site Management at all District GI and Stormwater Project Sites
  • Performs arboriculture activities, including assessment of trees and shrubs for overall health and function.
  • Assists the Horticulturalist Lead with daily scheduling, and long-term project scheduling of labor and equipment.
  • Performs tree/vegetation staking and tying, weeding, pruning, trimming, watering, edging / mulching, mowing, vegetation remediation and replacement, and protective material placement to protect trees from wildlife, human activity, equipment, and harsh weather conditions.
  • Plants trees, shrubs, and perennial plants as necessary.
  • Harvests, prepares, stores, and installs live stake material for stream bank stabilization.
  • Recommends treatments and performs invasive species management using pesticides and herbicides by following proper application…