Turf And Landscape Technician

Purpose

This position is responsible for performing specialized landscaping and turf maintenance duties.

Essential Job Functions

Provides care and maintenance of turf and landscaping in the downtown parks and squares.

Applies pesticides with non-motorized and motorized equipment.

Lays sod; spreads top dressing; fertilizes shrubs and turf; plants annual, perennials, and

bulbs.

Applies grass seeds.

Prunes hedges, shrubs, and planting beds; supervises the transplanting of trees and

flowers.

Designs, installs, tills, and plants flower beds.

Operates a dump truck to haul debris.

Diagnoses plant pest and disease problems.

Diagnoses turf problems and plans remedies.

Oversees the irrigation of plants.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires High school diploma or GED with two (2) years of experience in landscape, athletic fields, golf course, and or spray technician, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Requires a State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Category 24 or must obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Shift:

Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM; subject to change based on department needs.

Additional Information

Knowledge of landscape design and maintenance procedures and safety techniques.

Knowledge of fungicide, pesticide, and herbicide application procedures and regulations.

Knowledge of annual and perennial flowering plants.

Knowledge of turf grass installation and maintenance.

Skill in the operation of job-related equipment.

Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.