Forestry Technician II - Horticulture

Job Title

This position provides for the maintenance of all public landscape beds throughout the community that includes the design, installation and maintenance of annual floral beds.

The work is accomplished by trash pickup, leaf cleanup, mulching, planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing and pruning or rejuvenating shrubs, grasses or trees. The position is also responsible for the minor repair and maintenance of irrigation systems in the landscape beds and manages the maintenance of vehicles, water pumps, tillers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers and leaf blowers. Duties will also include managing municipal greenhouse operations, as well as overseeing and directing the work of one full time employee and various seasonal staff.

Experience, knowledge, skills:

• Two years grounds maintenance, arboricultural, horticultural or related experience;
• Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record;
• Knowledge in the use of hand pruning tools;
• Knowledge of horticultural maintenance, planting and pruning techniques;
• Basic computer skills desired with ability to maintain and access accurate records.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Work to help promote a positive, respectful, energetic, efficient, and motivated team environment.

Essential functions:

• Operate power equipment used for horticultural maintenance;
• Set up traffic control devices in a standardized manner;
• Operate hand tools, power tools, light trucks and tractors;
• Apply pesticides in a safe manner;
• Perform strenuous labor in all types of weather;
• Perform daily and weekly evaluations, formulate and implement appropriate plans.
• Follow instructions, both verbal and written;
• Work independently as well as with others;
• Follow established safety policies and practices.

Work environment:

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions;
• Exposure to various types of machinery noise - some levels are excessive;
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals;
• Exposure to heavy vehicle traffic areas;

Physical requirements:

• Vision enough to perform functions such as identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment and grounds and to operate vehicles and equipment;
• Manual dexterity enough to operate tools, vehicles and equipment;
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies or tools;
• Ability to move over rough, uneven and rocky surfaces in performance of grounds maintenance;
• Stamina and strength enough to lift and/or move 50 lbs. or more;
• Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continuously over extended periods of time.

In addition to competitive wages and great work environment, we also offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, pension/401(k), paid time off, 12 paid holidays a year, and a wellness program that includes an onsite wellness clinic.