Senior Horticultural Technician- Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs

City of Tallahassee (FL) • Tallahassee, FL

363d • $15 - $42

About The Position

This is technical horticultural work performing landscape and grounds maintenance duties, as they are typically practiced in North Florida, including pruning, planting, chemical application, irrigation operation and repair, fertilization, and operation of various types of equipment used in landscape and grounds maintenance. The incumbent works under the general supervision of a higher-level supervisor. Work assignments frequently require the incumbent to work independently and without direct supervision for extended periods of time while overseeing and/or directing the work of others. Work is reviewed through inspection and observation of results obtained.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate.
• Three years of experience in landscaping, grounds care, lawn maintenance, nursery operations, irrigation, or a related field.
• Must obtain the Florida Certified Horticultural Professional certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must obtain the City of Tallahassee Turf and Landscape Fertilizer Certification within six months of employment.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Public Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators License at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape and grounds maintenance duties including pruning, planting, chemical application, irrigation operation and repair, and fertilization.
• Operate various types of equipment used in landscape and grounds maintenance.
• Work independently and oversee/direct the work of others.
• Ensure compliance with horticultural standards and practices.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leaves.
• Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans.
• Paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees