LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN

General Definition of Work

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Performs responsible skilled work in the repair, maintenance and care of the City's parks, City facilities, beautification areas, athletic fields and related structures and equipment; Performs rough carpentry and painting in the repair, maintenance and construction of ground structures and equipment; Does related work in Park and facility maintenance as required.

Work is performed under regular supervision. Supervision may be exercised over a small crew or unskilled helpers. Essential Functions/Duties ------------------------------

• Participates in the skilled and semi-skilled grounds, parks, facility, and field maintenance; 20%
• Performs various duties associated with field preparation; 20%
• Operates a variety of mowers in grass cutting operations; 20%
• Cuts, prunes and trims trees, shrubs, hedges and maintains landscape areas; 15%
• Performs rough carpentry and painting in the repair, maintenance and construction of ground structures and equipment;10%
• Assists in repairing irrigation and small equipment; 5%
• Operates light automotive or power equipment in connection with above tasks; 5%
• Runs errands, picks up and delivers supplies and materials. Assists in all areas of Recreation Maintenance as required. Performs other tasks as required. 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Working knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance; general knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools and techniques of the standard building trades; good knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to use common hand tools; ability to operate simple machinery and equipment; good physical condition.

Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information

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