The duties and responsibilities are, but are not limited to:
- While operating in an independent manner, performs planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing and trimming of shrubs, vines, flowers, and crop plants once trained.
- Identifying, supervising, or otherwise handling the removal of invasive species.
- Inspecting the operating area to identify potential safety hazards, needs for skilled maintenance, landscaping requirements, etc.; reporting findings to supervisor(s) and/or taking corrective actions independently, as appropriate.
- Maintaining planted beds and various areas through weeding, watering, pruning, deadheading, mulching, edging, and raking.
- Operating and maintaining hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment such as mowers, tractors, sprayers, saws, tillers, etc.
- Answering questions for park visitors about horticulture, history, and general information, and providing rule enforcement.
- Operating light trucks and other motor vehicles as required in the performance of duties.
- Loading and unloading materials, tools and equipment of varying weights and sizes, as needed, in the performance of duties assigned.
- Performing routine manual maintenance tasks including litter removal.
- Maintaining equipment and supplies properly and ensuring they are stored safely.
- Performing snow removal and maintaining grounds and structures as needed.
- Performing other related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.