Land Maintenance Technician

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The Operations team is looking for a Land Maintenance Technician with experience, this individual would play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and have the ability to learn.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the safe and reliable operation of the utility solar power plant by ensuring that vegetation does not impact operations of the solar arrays, and ensures that applicable environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines are followed for the care and maintenance of the land, roads, fence line, ponds, creek, and other waterways on the property.
• Keeps safety and environment as number one priority and utilizes PPE when required.
• Operates trimmers/edgers, including cleaning-up area and equipment routinely to minimize or prevent growth of vegetation in solar arrays, around equipment, and on fences and gates. This may include pulling and removing weeds and larger vegetation that cannot be managed with trimmers/edgers, as well as cleaning and disposal of debris and waste. May also include mowing, raking, sweeping, and minor equipment maintenance.
• Works with/support land maintenance contractors and sheep ranchers.
• May operate and perform maintenance on landscaping equipment including tractors, sitting mowers, push mowers, and other required land maintenance equipment.
• Assists with daily maintenance of all mowing and trimming equipment, and area clean-up and disposal of debris.
• May be required to support maintenance and clean-up of ponds and waterways on site, including working from a boat, if necessary.
• May support washing PV Panels utilizing panel washing equipment.
• Recognizes process improvements and communicates them to the Land Maintenance Supervisor.
• May apply over-the-counter chemicals (e.g. Round-Up, fertilizer, etc.) as directed.

Desired Skills, Expertise and Competencies:

• Applicator license credential preferred.
• 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 mechanical and technical skills.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite, email, expense reporting, and work order management systems.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value 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 strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and as needed.

Education / Experience:

• Possess high school diploma or GED.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work at solar power plants that includes some windy, dusty, and high heat/humidity conditions during the summer, and wet, windy, and cold conditions during the winter.
• Driver’s License preferred and/or ability to travel to site. Valid driver’s license required to operate company equipment and vehicles.
• 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.
• Occasional travel.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.