Gardener

City of Albuquerque • Albuquerque, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of duties involved in the planning, care and maintenance of plants and grounds and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Essential and Supplemental Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years experience in horticulture grounds maintenance work.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of grounds and plant maintenance duties including trimming shrubs, weed abatement, mowing and edging lawns, watering plants and trees, and sweeping grounds; assist in the set-up and planting of new plants.
• Perform various gardening, plant maintenance and nursery duties; water, re-pot, prune and transplant plants; harvest seeds.
• Prepare flower beds for planting; fertilize flower beds and mulch with chips; prune and trim shrubs; trim trees as needed; inspect flower beds and surrounding areas for diseases and pests.
• Operate a variety of gardening and maintenance equipment including a tractor, mower, rake, rototiller, trencher, aerator, fertilizer spreader, weed eater and shovel; perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment as needed.
• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems; make repairs to irrigation pipes and sprinklers as needed.
• Perform general grounds maintenance duties; pick up litter from grounds; utilize power blower and vacuum to dispose of leaves and debris.
• Maintain plant collection field records.
• Participate in pest control operations as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED