General Statement of Duties

As a Parks/Recreation Maintenance Crew Leader at Krohn Conservatory and Warder Nursery, an example of work includes a range of responsibilities related to overseeing the care and maintenance of the conservatory's plant collections and gardens. Here's a detailed outline of potential duties for this role:

• Plant Care and Maintenance:
  • Supervise and participate in cultivating, propagating, planting, and maintaining diverse plant collections within the conservatory's greenhouse and outdoor garden areas.
  • Implement integrated pest management strategies to monitor and control pests and diseases affecting plants.
  • Ensure proper watering, fertilization, pruning, and weeding practices to maintain plant health and appearance.
• Garden Design and Development:
  • Collaborate with landscape architects, Greenhouse staff, and designers to plan and implement garden displays and seasonal exhibits.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs. Listed examples do not include all KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of management, motivation and persuasion.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
City personnel policies and procedures, civil service rules and regulation.
Union contracts; grievance procedures.
Basic English grammar, usage and spelling; correspondence formats.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Maintenance and construction processes, techniques, and equipment.
Basic technical principles of equipment operation.
Methods, materials, and techniques used in grounds maintenance.
Greenhouse management and production.
Tree identification.
Arboriculture practices.
Tree and plant pest issues.
Water treatment techniques for a basic pool or spray ground.
Pumps and pump controls.
Ability to:
Supervise, organize and review the work of lower-level staff.
Select, supervise, motivate, train and evaluate staff.
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Maintain appropriate records.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including contractors, City officials, and the general public.
Operate and maintain all types of construction, repair, and maintenance equipment. Perform basic mathematic computations.
Use computer for data base, CAGIS, spreadsheets and word processing.
Operate assigned vehicle.
Display knowledge of tree insect and disease identification.
Properly design, lay out and install plantings.
Take basic chemical readings for water and to be able to distinguish between different shades of blue and red.
Use meters to determine voltage and amps.
Use a wide variety of specialized hand and power tools to troubleshoot and maintain buildings and water feature systems.
Operate and work from a scissors lift at a height of twenty-six (26) feet.

Required Education and Experience

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions:
Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work with machinery, around moving vehicles; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, toxic chemicals.
Physical Conditions:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; moderate lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.