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Job Description

Job Description

Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca

Essential Functions

• Travels throughout the City inspecting and monitoring maintenance contracts on roadway medians, right-of –ways and City of Boca Raton facilities.
• Verify maintenance contractors are in compliance with City of Boca Raton code and maintenance contract specifications.
• Prepare weekly progress reports of existing maintenance contracts and assigned projects.
• Provide oversight for work crews conducting planting and sod installations on road way medians, right-of-ways and City of Boca Raton facilities.
• Provide oversight, monitoring and inspections on maintenance contracts.
• Prepare cost estimates and additional scope of work reports.

• Develops pertinent facts and information concerning annual contractor work plans.
• Identifies plant disease/insect problems and recommends corrective action.
• Prepares vendor performance and other forms as needed.
• Maintains pesticide inventory and application records.
• Supervises the application of chemicals and fertilizers.
• Coordinate with various City of Boca Raton Departments and consultants in developing bid specifications.
• Coordinate with Purchasing Department in receiving RFQ and quotes. Vendor quotes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of landscape, arboriculture and irrigation principles are required.
Ability to administer and monitor landscape maintenance contracts.
Ability to analyze and provided comments on irrigation and landscape plans.
Able to calibrate fertilizer and spray equipment.
Must be able to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
Ability to understand, follow, and issue oral and written directions.
Ability to use hand tools; able to operate power equipment.
Must be able to work independently or as team member in problem solving and providing solutions.
Must be able to establish and maintain working relations with associates, contractors and general public.
Must become familiar with existing codes, ordinances, and statutes pertaining to and influencing horticultural maintenance and services.
Must be proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and willingness to learn other computer programs.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited two or four year college with a degree in Horticulture, and major course work in Landscape Sciences Technology, Environmental Horticulture, Urban Forestry, or related field; and
• Four (4) years of experience in landscape installation and maintenance.

• Possession of Florida Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months of date of hire.
• Must possess certification as a Certified Landscape Inspector within one year of employment.

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
• Essential Employee during declared storm emergency.

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.