JOB
The hiring rate for this position is $18.33/hr.Under the direct supervision of the Public Works Maintenance Supervisor, or designee. Performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor related to horticulture functions in City parks and facilities, in the Parks Division of the Public Works Department. Assignments include planting, removal and care of various plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees in accordance with City ordinances and Departmental policies. Requires the ability to be contacted by telephone for call-out after hours. Work is reviewed through observations and obtained results.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Facilitates and maintains appropriate landscape maintenance schedules to include fertilization, cleaning, pruning, re-mulching, and seasonal flower plantings. Completes work orders initiated by both internal and external work order requests, documents and completes work orders.Operates and maintains trucks, mowers, grass edgers, string trimmers, clippers, and other equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance.Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and tools prior to performing assigned duties to include, but not limited to, safety equipment check and appropriate pre-operation maintenance.Conducts inspections to detect evidence of diseases, insects and/or other conditions endangering or inhibiting the proper growth of trees, shrubs and flowers; takes corrective measures.Performs cosmetic pruning to trees using proper International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning standards.May operate heavy equipment in the performance of required task, including front end loaders, backhoes, bobcats, bucket trucks, dump trucks, tractors, stump grinders, forklifts as required. Performs a variety of general manual maintenance labor which will require light to heavy lifting. Applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to product instructions at the direction of the City’s Licensed Technician.Assists in landscape design and drawing of plans. Assist in the purchasing of appropriate plant material. Performs minor irrigation repair and construction.Some weekend work may be required. Mandatory overtime is possible and/or likely.Performs other duties as assigned.Reports for disaster duty as required.These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.Reaching, digging, lifting.Use of fingers, use of hands.Standing, bending, walking.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Works outside in various weather conditions.The City of Safety Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
