Parks Maintenance Technician Iii - Horticulture

Overview

Under the supervision of the Streetscape and Horticulture Supervisor, this role performs skilled design and maintenance work to maintain the City’s annual and perennial flower beds, shrub beds, and other landscaped areas for the City. The person exercises considerable independent judgment in the design and maintenance of the associated tasks, working with established departmental standards as well as City rules and regulations. The position may require weekend and evening work and is required to assist with snow removal activities on an as needed basis.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Tuition Assistance
• Learning & Development Opportunities Wellness Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and 12 holidays

Examples of Duties

• Design and maintain City annual flower beds, perennial flower beds, shrub beds, right-of-way landscapes, medians, and other landscaped areas owned by the City.
• Support General Park and Cemetery maintenance as directed by Supervisor or Superintendent
• Lead the activities of seasonal employees or temporary staffing (crew size of two (2)).
• Meet with city hired contractors to organize and communicate the expected completion of assigned projects
• Keep current on new irrigation systems as it pertains to flowers, and shrubs, to ensure proper watering techniques are followed and irrigation repairs are completed with current technology
• Operate tractors, pick-up trucks, backhoes, snow removal equipment, and rototillers; assist with routine maintenance and Parks Division equipment repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities
• Inventory and order supplies and materials needed for specific jobs’ day-to-day planting, maintenance, and repair activities
• Assist with snow removal activities by shoveling and plowing as needed
• Other duties as required

General Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent educational credential

• Three (3) years of full-time horticultural experience with operation of equipment used for horticulture required
• Experience as a team lead or supervisor of seasonal staff is highly desirable
• An equivalent combination of acceptable training, education and experience may be considered

LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Current driver’s license in good standing with no major violations in the past three (3) years with the ability to obtain a Colorado Driver License within ninety (90) days of hire and must maintain good standing through employment
• Special certifications for pesticide application, turf maintenance, or related certifications are required within six (6) months of hire (City will provide guidance toward completion)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sustainable and pollinator friendly landscape maintenance best management practices.
• Knowledge of plants, soils, and general landscaping techniques.
• Knowledge of central control irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of the safe use and application of fertilizers and other chemicals.
• Skill in the safe operation of heavy equipment in rough, uneven, or slippery ground

conditions. Including the routine operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment, power tools, and vehicles.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules and protection
• Knowledge of required departmental policies and procedures as well as City policies and procedures
• Basic skill in computer navigation and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel
• Moderate level skill in the ability to research information on the internet as it pertains to horticultural activities and modern techniques in the field
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals including the general public, contractors, volunteers, City staff, and others using City parks
• Ability to supervise assigned seasonal or temporary staff members effectively
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and to maintain accurate records and reports
• Ability to provide scope of work and budget for assigned horticulture activities
• Ability to perform strenuous work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions

Additional Information

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates who receive a conditional offer may be subject to the following pre-employment screens: reference check, background check including motor vehicle record check, pre-employment physical, drug screen including marijuana, or other applicable screen related to the role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk; use fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and read and speak and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs unassisted, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near parks maintenance equipment and moving mechanical parts. The work is performed outside including in inclement weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to equipment vibration, fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places

and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and sharp objects. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the City’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Manager has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.