Landscape Technician

City of Punta Gorda • Punta Gorda, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A skilled laborer position responsible for daily maintenance of parks, medians, municipal properties, cul-de-sacs, and streetscape.

Requirements

• Knowledge of proper safety procedures, including signage and traffic management techniques and appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques and landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge of the equipment and materials used for lawn care and landscape maintenance.
• Skill in the use of landscaping and lawn care equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture/design.
• Knowledge of the instruments, tools, symbols and nomenclature used in landscape architectural drawing and specifications.
• Knowledge of costs and uses of construction materials in landscape design.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and procedures.
• Able to operate light vehicles and equipment.
• Able to make accurate drawings to scale from sketches, design drawings, and verbal instructions.
• Able to prepare complete plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Able to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Able to maintain favorable public relations.
• Able to organize and coordinate the work of others.
• At least 3 years of experience in similar type of work.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required, Class “C” CDL.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate highly desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning flowerbeds, planting trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Installation and repair of irrigation equipment.
• Prepares preliminary design, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates pertaining to the development of state parks, recreation areas and other recreation projects, and highway roadside landscaping.
• Reviews plans for conformance to codes and authorized approval for construction.
• Inspects projects as they progress to determine regulation and specification compliance, and makes recommendations to existing specifications and plans.
• Advises contractors on the interpretation of plans and recommends changes when necessary.
• Oversees the work of professional staff by making and reviewing work assignments, establishing priorities, coordinating activities, and resolving related work problems.

What This Job Offers

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