DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Note – This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position. )
Landscape maintenance operations for the Village;
Routine grounds care, feeding and watering; direct water conservation efforts through proper and efficient irrigation methods and equipment use.
Participate in the proper distribution of equipment and supplies to personnel to assure adequate materials to accomplish assigned work projects.
Participate in the planting, cultivating, transplanting and care of shrubs, flowers, trees, ground cover, turf and other items; design plans for areas to be landscaped or replanted including the selection of trees, shrubs and ground cover.
Participate in the installation, replacement, repair, and servicing of sprinkler heads, valves, controllers and sprinkler systems; design irrigation systems as necessary and study irrigation system blueprints for modification and repair of systems.
Inspect parks and Village grounds for safety issues, vandalism and needed maintenance care and determine need for spraying, fertilizing, pruning and new planting; supervise pest and weed control, spraying and related activities; notify the manager and administrator of issues and concerns.
Implement a preventive maintenance program for equipment; control inventory and distribution of equipment, materials, tools and chemicals; maintain related records.
Operate and assist in the maintenance and repair of a variety of machinery and equipment including tractors, large riding mowers, backhoe, sweepers, aerators, fork lift, chain saw and a variety of power and hand tools.
Plan and coordinate major chemical spray programs and routine spray schedule; determine types and amounts of chemicals to apply and area to be sprayed; oversee sanitizing of respiratory protective equipment and maintenance of related records.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Building, grounds and facility repair and construction.
Soil and turf management.
Approved methods of planting and caring for hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers.
Common plant diseases, pests and the approved methods and materials used in their control and eradication.
Design, installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.
Landscape design and plant identification.
Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
Village organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Record-keeping techniques.
Budgeting methods and practices.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Reading and writing communication skills.
Technical aspects of grounds and parks maintenance.
Health and safety regulations relating to power equipment and toxic chemical application.
Design, install, maintain and repair irrigation systems.
Assist others in the proper use, methods, tools, materials and equipment used in parks maintenance.
Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects and other pests as permitted by law and license
Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Perform specialized groundskeeping duties in the care and maintenance of village grounds.
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently, with little direction.
Understand and follow written and oral instruction.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with others.
Lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
Report to emergencies 24 hours a day.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:graduation from high school experience maintaining landscaped areas, spraying chemical applications, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems and operating large gang mowers, including at least one year in a lead capacity on a regular or interim basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Preferred qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Turf Management, Horticulture, Environmental Soil Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or related field.
