Gardener (Parks)

City of San Angelo Texas•San Angelo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position will be open until filled. We are currently seeking: A gardener to join our team and, under general supervision, perform general labor and maintenance of City public gardens, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Your responsibilities will include: Performing manual labor tasks in order to maintain clean, safe, attractive and user-friendly City public gardens; maintaining greenhouse, gardens, lawns, flower beds, and other cultivated areas as assigned; following all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents. Assisting with garden and greenhouse planting, soil preparations, and implementation of projects. Performing a variety of garden and grounds maintenance activities, including fertilizing, weed control, pest control, mowing, trimming and watering procedures. Cleaning up trash and debris; pruning and trimming bushes and flora; planting and extracting flowers and plant life; loading and hauling materials. Utilizing proper safety precautions in all work performed; reporting problems and emergency situations; recognizing, avoiding, and reporting unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries. Assuring that hazardous materials are cleaned up in a timely manner and controlled according to City policy and procedures. Hours: Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch). May work weekends, holidays, and some over-time as needed. Regular and timely attendance is required. The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements

Operating and maintaining power and hand tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner
Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures
High School diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record is required
Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure
Ability to perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time
Work in extreme weather conditions as needed
Lift and carry up to 94 pounds
Regular and timely attendance is required

Nice To Haves

Prefer two years of general work experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Performing manual labor tasks in order to maintain clean, safe, attractive and user-friendly City public gardens
Maintaining greenhouse, gardens, lawns, flower beds, and other cultivated areas as assigned
Following all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents
Assisting with garden and greenhouse planting, soil preparations, and implementation of projects
Performing a variety of garden and grounds maintenance activities, including fertilizing, weed control, pest control, mowing, trimming and watering procedures
Cleaning up trash and debris
Pruning and trimming bushes and flora
Planting and extracting flowers and plant life
Loading and hauling materials
Utilizing proper safety precautions in all work performed
Reporting problems and emergency situations
Recognizing, avoiding, and reporting unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries
Assuring that hazardous materials are cleaned up in a timely manner and controlled according to City policy and procedures