Landscape Maintenance Technician II

City of Sarasota•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$47,777 - $59,071•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Maintenance Technician II maintains assigned landscaped areas throughout the City using sound horticultural practices and equipment and resources of the Parks & Recreation Department. Work takes place at parks, cemeteries, vacant lots, medians, roads, and other locations. The position performs strenuous physical work in varied weather, including high heat, and may involve hazardous conditions near medians and roads. The employee works under the direction of and is responsible to the Department Head or a designated representative. The role has limited public contact. The employee may be assigned to supervise work details on special projects or during peak activity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of landscape experience or similar horticultural responsibilities, or equivalent education, training, and experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Possess and maintain a Florida Department of Agriculture Limited Lawn and Ornamental Holder License.
Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class B or higher State of Florida Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment.
Obtain Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification within six months of employment.
Obtain GI-BMP certification with fertilizer application certification.
Complete FEMA 100 and 700 courses.
Complete FNGLA-Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician certification within one year.
Knowledge of sound horticultural principles and techniques.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used to care for lawns, shrubs, flowers, and similar landscaped areas characteristic of Florida.
Knowledge of Southwest Florida irrigation practices and maintenance.
Ability to recognize and treat grass and shrub diseases and common pest infestations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Ability to perform strenuous work in varied weather conditions, including high heat, and in potentially hazardous conditions such as medians and roads.
Ability to exert 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently, and to walk, lift, reach, stoop, pull, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, stand, and crouch.
Visual acuity to inspect work for accuracy and quality; hearing sufficient to perceive normal spoken information; and manual dexterity to operate equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain shrubs, flowers, and landscaped areas using mowers, cutters, edgers, and other hand and mechanical equipment.
Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
Prune ornamental plants and trees using proper techniques.
Monitor for grass and shrub diseases and pest infestations and eradicate them as soon as possible.
Mow, weed, collect and pick up litter, and irrigate landscaping.
Plant, cultivate, trim, spray herbicide and fertilizer, and water plants and shrubs.
Maintain irrigation systems and make minor repairs.
Perform manual labor and other semi-skilled maintenance and construction duties.
Work in various locations, including parks, cemeteries, vacant lots, medians, and roads.
Work overtime and/or be on call as required.
May supervise employee work details on special projects or during periods of peak activity.