Landscape Specialist

City of Wilson•Wilson, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Wilson is seeking a Landscape Specialist to provide essential landscaping, care, and maintenance to the City's plant beds and turf areas across all City Parks, Athletic Facilities, Downtown, and other City Facilities. This role involves a variety of supervisory and technical duties, contributing to the beautification and upkeep of the city's public spaces. Wilson is a vibrant city in eastern North Carolina, known for its innovation and excellent public services, including top-rated police, fire, and recreation departments, as well as the unique Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and a minor league baseball team. The city boasts a strong manufacturing base and benefits from citywide broadband services, fostering a thriving environment for technology-based companies. The city offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in horticulture, turf grass management, or a related field and 3-5 years of closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in a municipal or private recreation setting, which include supervision and administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
A valid North Carolina Driver's License required.
CDL Class A within 12 months required.
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification is required.
Knowledge of the standards, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the maintenance and care of landscape and turf areas.
Minimum of a two year degree in Turf and Ornamentals and 5 years' experience.
Knowledge of the equipment needed for care of landscape and turf areas.
Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of equipment.
Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Skill in the operation of such equipment as a tractor, Gator or other applicable machinery.
Skill in the supervision of personnel.

Nice To Haves

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred.
Pesticide License, Certified Pool Operator, Certified Reclaimed Water Applicator, Certified Playground Inspector and Certified GCSAA or STMA Ball Filed Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs and coordinates landscape and turf areas in various areas of the city.
Performs daily work duties and oversees staff.
Performs maintenance on turf and landscape equipment.
Performs inspections of equipment used in working on landscape and turf areas and provides maintenance and repair.
Performs all duties involved with landscape and turf areas in the downtown area and other city facilities.
Provides scheduling of maintenance on landscape and turf areas.
Operates machinery, mowers, tractors and other equipment relevant to landscape and turf areas.
Performs other related duties as assigned.