Description
Under the supervision of the Streetscape and Horticulture Supervisor, this role performs skilled design and maintenance work to maintain the City’s annual and perennial flower beds, shrub beds, and other landscaped areas for the City. The person exercises considerable independent judgment in the design and maintenance of the associated tasks, working with established departmental standards as well as City rules and regulations. The position may require weekend and evening work and is required to assist with snow removal activities on an as needed basis.
The City of Louisville offers the following benefits for all Tier 1 positions:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Tuition Assistance
Learning & Development Opportunities Wellness Program
Recreation Center Pass
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
Paid time off including vacation, sick and 12 holidays
All initial communication regarding your application will come via email usually from info@governmentjobs.com or the recruiter. Please check your email messages frequently and your junk mail during the application process.
Requirements
Examples of Duties:
-Design and maintain City annual flower beds, perennial flower beds, shrub beds, right-of-way landscapes, medians, and other landscaped areas owned by the City.
Support General Park and Cemetery maintenance as directed by Supervisor or Superintendent
Lead the activities of seasonal employees or temporary staffing (crew size of two (2)).
Meet with city hired contractors to organize and communicate the expected completion of assigned projects
Keep current on new irrigation systems as it pertains to flowers, and shrubs, to ensure proper watering techniques are followed and irrigation repairs are completed with current technology
Operate tractors, pick-up trucks, backhoes, snow removal equipment, and rototillers; assist with routine maintenance and Parks Division equipment repairs
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities
Inventory and order supplies and materials needed for specific jobs’ day-to-day planting, maintenance, and repair activities
Assist with snow removal activities by shoveling and plowing as needed
Other duties as required
General Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent educational credential
Three (3) years of full-time horticultural experience with operation of equipment used for horticulture required
Experience as a team lead or supervisor of seasonal staff is highly desirable
An equivalent combination of acceptable training, education and experience may be considered
LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:
Minimum age 18 years old
Current driver’s license in good standing with no major violations in the past three (3) years with the ability to obtain a Colorado Driver License within ninety (90) days of hire and must maintain good standing through employment
Special certifications for pesticide application, turf maintenance, or related certifications are required within six (6) months of hire (City will provide guidance toward completion)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of sustainable and pollinator friendly landscape maintenance best management practices.
Knowledge of plants, soils, and general landscaping techniques.
Knowledge of central control irrigation systems.
Knowledge of the safe use and application of fertilizers and other chemicals.
Skill in the safe operation of heavy equipment in rough, uneven, or slippery ground
conditions. Including the routine operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment, power tools, and vehicles.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of occupational safety rules and protection
Knowledge of required departmental policies and procedures as well as City policies and procedures
Basic skill in computer navigation and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel
Moderate level skill in the ability to research information on the internet as it pertains to horticultural activities and modern techniques in the field
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals including the general public, contractors, volunteers, City staff, and others using City parks
Ability to supervise assigned seasonal or temporary staff members effectively
Ability to understand oral and written instructions and to maintain accurate records and reports
Ability to provide scope of work and budget for assigned horticulture activities
Ability to perform strenuous work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions
Additional Information:
OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates who receive a conditional offer may be subject to the following pre-employment screens: reference check, background check including motor vehicle record check, pre-employment physical, drug screen including marijuana, or other applicable screen related to the role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk; use fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and read and speak and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs unassisted, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near parks maintenance equipment and moving mechanical parts. The work is performed outside including in inclement weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to equipment vibration, fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places
and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and sharp objects. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the City’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Manager has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.
