Landscape Architect jobs in Sumter, SC

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Role Overview:

The Landscape Maintenance Technician is responsible for the on-site vegetation management at three of EDPR NA's operating solar-energy generation sites. You will lead all efforts to maintain the site environment as directed and will work with external contractors and other internal departments as needed.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain solar site vegetation
• Maintenance of vegetation management equipment
• Comply with all pertinent environmental health and safety programs
• Act as a safety role model by encouraging and recognizing others completing safe acts and intervening when unsafe acts are being practiced
• Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the work environment and provide recommendations to higher-level technical staff and management
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
• Adhere to effective internal controls
• Work closely with equipment suppliers and service entities as needed
• Additional duties as required

Direct reports:

• None

Travel:

• As needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in landscaping/groundskeeping
• Experience operating a tractor and pulling attachments behind
• Base agricultural mechanic/Knowledge of diesel engines
• Experience towing a trailer behind a truck
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license

Behavioral Requirements:

• Ability to work around low, medium, and high-voltage equipment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching while on solar farm sites.
• Walking: Ability to walk across unpaved and rough surfaces when on solar farm sites
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions while on solar farm sites
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary