Nursery Worker - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • $41,489 - $64,143

About The Position

This position fills a current vacancy in the Grounds Management Division of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Oklahoma City. The classification performs routine care and maintenance of nursery stock and equipment under the direction of an immediate supervisor. Employees receive daily work instructions and complete assigned tasks independently or as part of a crew; work is inspected at the supervisor’s discretion. An eligibility list may also be established or supplemented for future vacancies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and skill in applying general plant care.
• Knowledge of and skill in using standard garden tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of and skill in following safe working practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks.
• Possession of a valid operator driver license.

Responsibilities

• Plant and transplant seeds, bulbs, and cuttings.
• Prepare, clean, and weed flower beds.
• Fertilize, mow, and edge grounds.
• Prune trees and shrubs.
• Operate water trucks or other vehicles to support plant care.
• Routinely clean and maintain hand tools and equipment.
• Follow daily work instructions and complete assigned tasks independently or as a crew member.
• Travel locally on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement.
• A comprehensive package supporting health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed