Sr Landscaper
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Landscaping

Compensation: $15.75 - $19.10

Pay Grade: 102 FLSA

Status: Non-exempt

Salary Admin Plan: Career Service

Position Summary:

This class is the second of three levels in the Landscaping series. Incumbents coordinate, monitor, and lead the activities of a small crew of Grounds Technicians while participating in grounds maintenance activities. Responsibilities may include prioritizing and assigning tasks; preparing and maintaining records; ordering materials; monitoring preventative maintenance programs; and performing the duties of the lower level.

Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience:

Three years experience in landscape maintenance.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

* Grounds maintenance principles and practices;

* Applicable equipment, materials, and tools used in grounds maintenance activities;

* Applicable chemicals, pesticides, and/or herbicides;

* Preventative maintenance principles;

* Record keeping principles;

* Safe work practices;

* Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

* Maintaining grounds;

* Operating and maintaining applicable grounds maintenance equipment and tools;

* Monitoring and performing preventative maintenance;

* Applying applicable chemicals, pesticides, and/or herbicides;

* Performing routine maintenance and repairs;

* Performing manual labor;

* Maintaining records;

* Using a computer and related software applications;

* Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

* Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

* Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

* Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

License:

* Valid Florida Driver's License

* State Pesticide License

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Potential Frequency

1.

Prioritizes and assigns work to lower level staff; monitors the performance of lower level staff; and trains staff on work methods and procedures.

Daily

10%

2.

Coordinates and monitors preventative maintenance programs which includes monitoring maintenance schedules and assigning and performing preventative maintenance duties as necessary.

Weekly

10%

3.

Performs grounds maintenance activities, which includes: mowing; edging lawns; watering and weeding lawns and gardens; trimming and pruning shrubs, hedges, and trees; performing weed abatement activities; applying mulches; applying herbicides and pesticides; and/or installing landscaping materials.

Daily

40%

4.

Operates and maintains a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, and machines, which includes: lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and other related hand and power tools. Performs routine maintenance and/or minor maintenance on grounds keeping equipment and irrigation systems.

Daily

30%

5.

Maintains a variety of records related to equipment operation and maintenance, service requests, and/or other grounds maintenance activities.

Daily

5%

6.

Performs general grounds clean up, including removing litter and debris and cleaning paths and walkways.

Daily

5%

7.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required