Gardener II
Core
Plant and cultivate trees, flowers, and shrubs; prepare soil and seed beds; grade, sod, weed, mulch, and mow lawns; operate and maintain mowing equipment and irrigation systems; supervise employees and volunteers; maintain records and prepare written reports.
Role type
Gardener II (Civil Service Assignment Level II)
Builds
Park landscapes and green spaces
Domain
Municipal Parks & Recreation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Planting and cultivating trees, flowers, and shrubs; soil preparation; lawn maintenance (grading, sodding, weeding, mulching, mowing); equipment operation and maintenance; supervision and instruction of staff/volunteers; record keeping and reporting; horticulture or botany knowledge; pesticide application (Category 3A License required); valid motor vehicle driver license
Preferred skills
Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Category 3A License; horticulture or botanic program certificate; 30 semester credits in relevant fields (horticulture, agriculture, botany, etc.)
Technologies
Parks & Recreation mowing equipment; irrigation systems
Responsibilities
Plant and cultivate trees, flowers, and shrubs; Prepare soil and seed beds; Grade, sod, weed, mulch and mow lawns; Operate and maintain Parks & Recreation mowing equipment and irrigation system; Supervise employees and volunteers and instruct them in proper gardening techniques; Maintain records and prepare written reports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC