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Land Maintenance Technician
Estimated Pay | $53 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Los Angeles, California |
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About this job
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AES CE is an established and rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in Arlington VA, with additional offices in Salt Lake City UT, Louisville CO and Long Beach CA.
The AES CE Operations team is looking for a Land Maintenance Technician with experience, this individual would play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES CE operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, and have the ability to learn. As AES CE grows to become one of the leading IPPs in the industry, this role will provide an unparalleled opportunity for growth.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Keeps safety and environment as number one priority and uses PPE when required.
Washes panels with panel washing equipment.
Performs land maintenance functions as related to vegetation including pulling weeds, mowing, raking, sweeping, and cleaning.
Operates landscaping equipment including tractors, sitting mowers, push mowers, weed whackers, and other required land maintenance equipment.
Recognizes process improvements and communicates them to the Land Maintenance Supervisor.
Applies over the counter chemicals (e.g. Round Up, fertilizer, etc) as indicated.
Applicator license credential preferred.
Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite, email, expense reporting, and work order management systems.
Desired Skills, Expertise and Competencies:
Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.
Excellent hands on abilities with strong technical skills
Ability to read, write and understand English
Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company.
Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.
Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
Is a great teammate and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate.
Education / Experience:
Possess high school diploma or GED.
Working Conditions
Outdoor work at solar power plants that includes some windy, dusty, and high heat conditions.
Driver's License preferred and/or ability to travel to site.
Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment
Requires use of wear personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals
Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required
Occasional travel in CA.
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience; competitive.