Parks Maintenance Technician

• Duties of parking management

-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
• Two(2) 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 Canada 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