Job SEASONAL PARKS MAINTENANCE (HORTICULTURE)

Position Summary:

The Seasonal Parks Maintenance - Horticulture is a seasonal summer position and is available temporarily. Under the direction and supervision of Horticulturist II, the position is scheduled on a 40-hour week which includes weekends. The Seasonal Parks Maintenance - Horticulture picks up refuse, trims bushes & shrubs, maintains landscape and assists the full-time horticulturist in various tasks as needed. This summer position may sub for other tasks such as maintaining and grooming athletic fields, repairing park equipment, and repairing signage.

Compensation: $15 - $16 an hour (DOE)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Remove all refuse and trash from parks and playgrounds. Recycle materials as appropriate according to disposal company directions.
• Maintain natural areas, flower beds, landscape, trees & shrubs.
• Assist in planting annuals and perennial flowers, trees & shrubs, cutting tree rings, and installing mulch around trees and flower beds.
• Provide flower, tree, and shrub care in parks and facilities including watering annual & perennial plantings, pruning trees, removal of dead and/or broken branches, and chipping limbs for disposal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to follow directions and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use computer software applications.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Holds a valid driver's license with the ability to successfully pass a driver's abstract review.
• Ability to drive company vehicles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Park Maintenance experience.

Environmental & Physical Demands

• Employee will be required to work inside and outside during various environmental conditions, such as, but not limited to rain, mud, and heat, sun, dust, dirt, and noise exposure.
• Employee must have the physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site and be able to perform heavy manual tasks. (e.g lifting 50lbs)
• Employees may perform duties which include, not limited to repetitive lifting, stooping, walking, bending, twisting, and climbing for an extended period.