Urban Landscape Technician

City of Springfield•Springfield, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Parks Department are seeking an Urban Landscape Technician to enhance and maintain parks, gardens, and public spaces through horticulture and environmentally conscious landscape management. The role focuses on establishing native plant communities and pollinator habitats, maintaining rain gardens and other green infrastructure, and creating welcoming outdoor spaces for the community. The position involves hands-on landscape care, applying horticultural knowledge to plant selection and layout, supporting plant health and nursery operations, operating and maintaining equipment, and assisting with irrigation systems. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility required to accommodate special events at Park facilities.

Requirements

Three years of work experience in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, landscape management, conservation, natural resource management, or a related field; alternatively, completion of 23 hours of related coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of experience.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with tanker and air brake endorsements depending on assignment. The written exam must be passed within 90 days of employment and the skills test within the probationary period.
Must possess or obtain a State of Missouri Certified Public Operator License in the Ornamental and Turf category and a valid International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist certificate within the probationary period, depending on assignment.
Must complete the City of Springfield online application in its entirety, including accurate and complete employment history.
Proof of United States citizenship or authorization to work in the United States is required.
Must complete pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in irrigation, native plant establishment, or vegetated green infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

Plant, cultivate, prune, and maintain flowers, trees, shrubs, turf, and other vegetation on City properties.
Help establish and maintain native plant communities, pollinator habitats, rain gardens, stroll gardens, and other green infrastructure.
Select appropriate plant materials and develop planting layouts based on site conditions, plant compatibility, seasonal interest, ecological benefits, and long-term maintenance.
Identify undesirable and invasive vegetation, implement weed control practices, assist with integrated pest management, and collect plant and soil samples as needed.
Safely operate and maintain trucks, tractors, skid-loaders, mowers, sprayers, and power tools.
Participate in plant propagation, seed sourcing, and establishing nursery stock for City landscapes.
Assist with irrigation installation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Accommodate special events at Park facilities as needed.