MAINTENANCE WORKER I LANDSCAPE

Description

This is a non-exempt position which requires unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in the performance of light and heavy manual labor for conducting various maintenance duties for various municipal departments of the City of Plantation.

Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Examples of Duties

Ensures a high level of customer service and safety for all persons within the assigned areas.

Safely operates various size and weight vehicles, maintenance equipment and power tools used in the completion of assigned tasks.

Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.

Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by checking and cleaning equipment and tools after each use.

Sprays foliage, lawns and sport fields for weed and pest control.

Cuts and edges grass with hand tools and power-operated machines.

Installs trees and shrubbery to maintain landscaping throughout the city.

Trims and fertilizes trees, shrubbery, lawns and sport fields as needed.

Provides general care to lawns and grounds and removes dirt, rubbish, weeds, leaves and other refuse from grounds.

Prunes trees to eliminate hazards and preserve the beauty of the trees on municipal streets and property.

Cleans culverts, ditches, swales, canals, and build retaining walls.

Perform semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing and landscaping tasks and general maintenance of municipal buildings, equipment and property and works.

as a helper to a skilled trades worker as needed or requested.

Assists mechanics at city garage in making a variety of repairs to automotive and mechanical equipment.

Performs miscellaneous pick-ups and deliveries of errands as required.

Exercises care and safety in use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks and knowledge of safety rules and regulations prescribed by the city.

Performs related work as required and as directed.

Typical Qualifications

Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.

Basic knowledge of basic horticultural principles and practices including installation and maintenance of landscaping, sprinkler systems, and/or arboricultural principles and practices.

Ensures a high level of customer service and safety for all persons within the assigned areas.

Skill in the operation of tools and equipment necessary to perform duties of Landscaping and tree service.

Knowledge of tools and various equipment used in landscape maintenance, general ground maintenance, and mechanical equipment and construction, such as mowers, edger's, weed eaters, chainsaws, trimming hand tools, etc.

Knowledge of tree trimming methods and relevant safety precautions.

Knowledge of principles and fundamentals of horticultural and plant nurseries.

Knowledge of landscape maintenance and new installation experience.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of the proper use of safety practices.

Skill in written and verbal communication.

Ability to perform general care to lawns and grounds.

Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and effectively.

Ability to plant and fertilize trees, shrubbery, and lawns.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evenings, as required.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.

Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with city officials, other city departments, fellow employees, supervisors, outside agencies, and the general public.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by some experience in parks maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
Must have a valid Florida driver's license with satisfactory driving record throughout employment. Must have or be able to obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license with air brakes endorsement within (12) months of employment. Certified Arborist, Commercial Landscape Maintenance Applicator, and Ornamental and/or Certified Horticulture Professional designations preferred, depending on area of assignment. May be required to have or obtain additional formal industry certification(s) based on area of assignment.

Work Environment

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, lift and/or carry and push/pull various objects.