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Compensation: $15.75 - $19.10
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 |