Landscape Technician

Forsyth County • Clemmons, NC

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About The Position

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation is seeking a motivated landscape professional to perform landscape maintenance individually and as part of a crew, helping maintain more than 1,100 acres. The position involves skilled operation of small and large equipment. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with an alternate schedule possible as needed.

The role requires knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation, landscape design and maintenance, pesticides and fertilizers, and turf maintenance. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and two years of landscape management experience. A higher education level may substitute for some or all of the experience requirement. A valid driver's license is required; the employee must be able to obtain a North Carolina CDL within six months of employment and a pesticide license within one year.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two years of experience in landscape management; a higher education level may substitute for all or part of this experience requirement.
• Considerable knowledge of propagation and cultivation of flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Considerable knowledge of landscape design and maintenance principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, and application techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of turf maintenance.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a North Carolina CDL within six months of employment.
• Ability to obtain a pesticide license within one year of employment.
• Skilled operation of small and large landscape-maintenance equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in horticulture or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns and trees, assisting the staff Arborist.
• Maintain the rose garden.
• Install flower and landscape beds, apply pesticides, and prune plants.
• Assist with installation and removal of equipment and features for Park special events, including the annual Festival of Lights.
• Assist with special construction projects throughout the Park.
• Skilled operation of small equipment, including chainsaws, weed-eaters, and blowers.
• Skilled operation of large equipment, including mowers, tractors, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and a bucket truck.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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