About the job Destination Park Gardener
Duties and Responsibilities- Excellent attention to detail is critical to sustaining the high quality and aesthetics expected at all park areas and surrounding sites.
- Extensive knowledge of annual plants, perennials, shrubs, and trees.
- Proficient in plant identification and experienced in site, soil and environmental needs, hardiness zones, water, nutrition, and maintenance.
- Experience in proper pruning techniques for formal boxwood hedgerows and rose culture.
- Pest and Disease Control: Monitor plants for pests and diseases and apply appropriate treatments to protect plant health.
- Ability to operate all types of equipment associated with turf and landscape maintenance.
- Coordinating the planting and maintenance of flowers, perennials, tropical plants, shrubs, and small trees.
- Researching and recommending plant species selection.
- Ability to submit required documentation associated with daily tasks and herbicide applications into a work order database.
- Ability to work with the Horticulture Supervisor and City Horticulturist to design, layout, and install new landscape beds as well as renovate existing beds.
- Communication skills and a positive attitude to work with the Horticulture Team, other city staff, outside entities, and volunteers.
- Time management skills, punctuality, dependability, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Participation in the completion of traditional grounds maintenance tasks, including litter pick-up and trash removal.
- Inspecting trees and plants and monitoring for signs of disease or pest presence.
- Leading maintenance staff and volunteers assigned to assist.
- Participating in emergency responses.
- Knowledge of landscape design, installation, renovation and maintenance, disease and pest control, fertilization, extensive plant knowledge, and other cultural practices.
- Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position may indirectly supervise full-time positions, part-time positions, and volunteers and may be required to serve in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Crew Supervisor.
Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience- High School Diploma or GED and four years of related experience.
OR- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing/Certifications- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
- North Carolina Public Pesticide Applicator's License in Turf and Ornamental or the ability to acquire within 45 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge and experience in rose culture.
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Ornamental Horticulture or a related field.
Additional InformationKnowledge of:- Landscape design, installation, renovation, and maintenance.
- Disease and pest control, fertilization, and cultural practices related to plant care.
ADA and Other RequirementsPositions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work:Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:- Work is performed in both the field and an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.).
- Moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment).
- Frequent exposure to intense noise.
