GENERAL SUMMARY: Under supervision, manually plant and cultivate park areas, annual flower beds, perennial plantings, city right of ways and park facilities maintained by the Park Division using hand tools. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning; participating in irrigation activities; and performing other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work effectively as a member of a team; desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork; and is able to follow a management style that is input oriented and values problem solving and the development of partnerships.

• Load and transport plants or equipment.
• Plant annual and perennial plants.
• Assist with operation of irrigation systems.
• Operate manual and power tools.
• Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
• Prepare landscaped beds for planting.
• Install hanging flower baskets at various locations.
• Clean equipment or facilities including restrooms and park shelters.
• Irrigate annual and perennial flower beds.
• Weed annual and perennial flower beds.
• Keep time card and other records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• 18 years of age. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a state driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in landscape and plant maintenance.
• Experience in public grounds or facilities maintenance. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties require use of physical strength and working outside in inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY STATUS: None

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt