Lead Landscape Technician (Parks)

City of Arlington

5d•$21 - $26

About The Position

Under general direction, the Lead Landscape Technician coordinates, develops, and trains staff engaged in caring for and maintaining golf course grounds and park sites, and operates specialized equipment needed for park and golf course maintenance. The role provides management with recommendations regarding subordinate performance evaluations. The position determines construction, maintenance, and repair requirements for park and golf course amenities, identifies required materials, and oversees crews or private contractors assigned to projects. It performs and oversees landscape management for turf grass areas; designs landscape features; installs and cares for flowers, trees, and ground cover; applies prescribed fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides; and designs, installs, and maintains irrigation systems using turf heads, piping, and computerized controls. The role also operates, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to equipment used in maintaining parks and golf courses. Employment is subject to criminal background, drug and alcohol, physical and human performance, and motor vehicle screenings.

Requirements

High school education or GED and 18 hours of coursework in horticulture, plus two years of experience in a similar position, including at least one year in a lead capacity; an equivalent combination of experience may be substituted.
Possess, or be able to obtain within six months of employment, a State of Texas Certified Pesticide Applicator's License.
Possess a valid Texas Operator's Driver License, Class C.
Knowledge of practical gardening methods and the tools, materials, and methods used in park and golf course maintenance.
Knowledge of fungicides, growth regulators, insecticides, and other pesticides used on trees, shrubs, and plants, including application timetables.
Knowledge of park facility construction principles and practices.
Skill in recognizing insects and plant diseases; ability to diagnose plant problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to coordinate a small crew and train and develop employees.
Ability to determine irrigation system needs, including installation, operation, and repair.
Ability to design, install, and maintain landscape features, including flowers, shrubs, trees, and ground cover.
Ability to determine chemical application needs, rates, and equipment.
Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 80 pounds, and perform physical activities including seeing, stooping, twisting, carrying, lifting, cleaning, writing, and pushing.
Ability to operate equipment including lawn mowers, hand tools, chemical sprayers, large tractors, backhoes, and specialized golf course equipment.
Pass the required criminal background check, drug and alcohol testing, physical and human performance evaluation, and motor vehicle review.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, develop, and train staff responsible for the care and maintenance of golf course grounds and park sites.
Provide management with recommendations regarding subordinate performance evaluations.
Determine construction, maintenance, and repair requirements for park and golf course amenities; determine materials needed and oversee assigned crews or private contractors.
Operate specialized equipment for maintaining parks and golf course grounds, and maintain equipment and perform minor adjustments.
Determine, oversee, and perform landscape management tasks for turf grass areas.
Design landscape features; install and care for flowers, trees, and ground cover.
Apply prescribed amounts of fertilizer, herbicides, and fungicides to plants and turf grasses.
Design, install, and maintain irrigation systems, including systems using large turf heads, piping, and computerized irrigation controls.
Implement tree maintenance activities, including planting, care, and pruning or removal procedures.
Determine chemical application needs, rates, and equipment.
Operate a motorized vehicle.