What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator I - Landscape position at Gulf Shores, City of (AL)?
Under general supervision performs technical and labor tasks to maintain City lawns and outdoor facilities. Picks up trash and empties outdoor trash receptacles at City facilities.
Completes a variety of landscape tasks include mowing, watering, chemical applications, and weeding; performs pruning, shearing, and “dead heading” ornamentals as required to maintain healthy plant life; applies various herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers as directed; applies mulch to beds and tree rings; constructs landscape areas; removes dead trees and shrubs; replaces annual bedding plants; assists with the installation and repair of irrigation systems.
Prepares required paperwork including timesheets, watering charts, chemical application logs, and related documents.
Performs routine maintenance on landscape equipment.
Assists in the hanging of Christmas decorations on City buildings.
Responds to natural disasters as needed.Education and Experience:
High School Education or equivalent; and one to two years of experience is desirable;
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License Operates dump truck for hauling sand, gravel, soil etc.
Assists other departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: (Varies with assignment/department)
General Office Equipment Lawn Mower, Lawn Trimmer, Leaf Blower, Edger, Tractor, Bobcat, Ditch Witch, Sprayer, Gator, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Rakes, Shovels, Front End Loader, Dump truck, Trencher, Tiller, Trailer, Utility Vehicle, Chainsaw, Riding Mower
Completes a variety of landscape tasks include mowing, watering, chemical applications, and weeding; performs pruning, shearing, and “dead heading” ornamentals as required to maintain healthy plant life; applies various herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers as directed; applies mulch to beds and tree rings; constructs landscape areas; removes dead trees and shrubs; replaces annual bedding plants; assists with the installation and repair of irrigation systems.
Prepares required paperwork including timesheets, watering charts, chemical application logs, and related documents.
Performs routine maintenance on landscape equipment.
Assists in the hanging of Christmas decorations on City buildings.
Responds to natural disasters as needed.Education and Experience:
High School Education or equivalent; and one to two years of experience is desirable;
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License Operates dump truck for hauling sand, gravel, soil etc.
Assists other departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: (Varies with assignment/department)
General Office Equipment Lawn Mower, Lawn Trimmer, Leaf Blower, Edger, Tractor, Bobcat, Ditch Witch, Sprayer, Gator, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Rakes, Shovels, Front End Loader, Dump truck, Trencher, Tiller, Trailer, Utility Vehicle, Chainsaw, Riding Mower
Salary : $19 - $26