Landscape Technician I
Landscape Technician I
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Job Description
Description
This position is responsible for participating in the installation care and maintenance of city landscaping.
Major Duties
- Maintains city grounds and landscaping; mows grass and cuts weeds; edges lawns; blows leaves; trims and prunes trees and shrubbery.
- Participates in the installation operation and maintenance of irrigation systems; repairs lines as needed.
- Assists in repairing landscape problems associated with aging landscapes; repairs irrigation system failures and drainage problems; removes overgrown dying or diseased plants.
- Assists in installing hardscape elements such as paving and retaining walls; assists in installing softscape elements such as plantings and sod.
- Applies pesticides and herbicides; applies spottreatment and broadcast application of chemicals and fertilizers.
- Operates a variety of equipment including mowers eaters blowers tractors loaders trenchers augers tillers etc.
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
- Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of mowers and other grounds maintenance equipment.
- Knowledge of irrigation system maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of planting techniques.
- Knowledge of the tools equipment materials and methods used in the planting pruning and maintenance of trees and landscaping.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures.
- Skill in the operation of variety of landscape maintenance tools and equipment.
- Skill in pulling and backing trailers.
- Skill in prioritizing and planning.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Landscape Manager assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spotchecks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures accuracy and the nature and propriety of the results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include chemical labels OSHA regulations and department and city policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment selection and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related technical duties. Equipment malfunctions and inclement weather contribute to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to assist in the maintenance of city landscaping. Successful performance contributes to the provision an attractive and safe environment for city employees and the public.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with coworkers other city personnel and the public.
- Contacts are typically to exchange information resolve problems and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to read write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
- The work is typically performed in outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust dirt grease and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks goggles gloves etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a standard senior high school or GED equivalent as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and
- Six 6 months recent experience in grounds maintenance; and
- Six 6 months experience operating a tractor and/or mower.
- Possession of current/valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified candidates may be required to demonstrate their proficiency in the operation of equipment at time of interview.
- Valid operators driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01
- An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer due to call out requirements.
- An applicant in this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal credit past employment and reference checks.
- Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy which includes preemployment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12
- Must meet the City of Dothans employment physical standard which includes drug/alcohol testing.
Application / Examination
Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100 of their final grade.
Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing .
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
