Lead Landscape Technician
Company: City of Arlington
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Lead Landscape TechnicianLocation Parks AdministrationWork
Status Full TimeTHIS POSITION WILL CLOSE ON .SALARY: 15.78 -
19.73Hourly USDJOB SUMMARY:Under general direction, coordinates,
develops and trains staff engaged in the care and maintenance of
golf course grounds and park sites; operates specialized equipment
necessary for the maintenance of park sites and golf course
grounds.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Ability to coordinate, develop and
train staff engaged in the care and maintenance of golf course
grounds and park sites; ability to provide management with
recommendations regarding subordinates' performance evaluations.2.
Ability to determine construction, maintenance and repair related
requirements for park and golf course amenities including but not
limited to shelters, buildings, playgrounds, greens construction,
cart path and bunker construction; ability to determine materials
needed and oversee crews or private contractors assigned to
project.3. Ability to operate specialized equipment necessary for
the maintenance of park sites and golf course grounds such as
mowing equipment, chemical sprayers, backhoe, front end loader and
various implements utilized in the care of large turf grass areas;
ability to maintain and perform minor adjustments to equipment.4.
Ability to determine, oversee and perform landscape management
tasks for turf grass areas; design landscape features, install and
care for plant materials including flowers, trees and ground cover;
apply prescribed amounts of fertilizer, herbicides and fungicides
to plant materials and turf grasses; design, install and maintain
irrigation systems utilizing large turf heads, piping and
computerized irrigation control units. OTHER FUNCTIONS:5. Ability
to maintain an inventory of chemicals, supplies and equipment and
coordinate the ordering of these materials.6. Ability to perform
recordkeeping functions on computerized maintenance management
system including data entry for project history and costs,
maintenance tasks/labor, pesticide, micros and fertilizer
application log.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of
practical gardening methods and of the tools, materials and methods
used in park and golf course maintenance.Knowledge of fungicides,
growth regulators, insecticides and other pesticides to be applied
to trees, shrubs, and plants and the timetable of
application.Knowledge of the principles and practices of park
facility construction.Skill in the recognition of insects and plant
diseases.Ability to diagnose plant problems and prescribe
recommendations to solve problems.Ability to coordinate the
activities of a small crew.Ability to determine irrigation system
needs, including installation, operation and repair.Ability o train
and develop employees engaged in the care and maintenance of parks,
golf courses and building landscapes.Ability to design, install and
maintain landscape features including flowers, shrubs, trees and
ground cover.Ability to determine chemical application needs, rates
and equipment.Ability to implement a complete tree maintenance
program including planting, care and pruning/removal
procedures.Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up
to 80 pounds.Ability to perform a variety of physical skills
including but not limited to seeing, stooping, twisting body,
carrying, lifting, cleaning, writing, and pushing.Ability to
operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to lawn
mower, hand tools, chemical sprayer, large tractor, backhoe and
specialized golf course equipment.Ability to operate a motorized
vehicle.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:High school education or GED with 18
hours coursework in Horticulture, plus two (2) years' experience in
a similar position with at least one year experience in a lead
capacity or equivalent combination of experience may be substituted
for the above.Possession of or ability to obtain within six months
of employment, a State of Texas Certified Pesticide Applicator's
License. Possession of or ability to obtain within six months of
employment, a valid Texas Operator's License, CDL-B. This position
is subject to the following pre-employment screens: criminal
history check, physical, drug and alcohol testing, and motor
vehicle review (MVR) and FMCSA Clearinghouse.
Keywords: City of Arlington, Fort Worth , Lead Landscape Technician, Professions , Fort Worth, Texas
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