Landscape Technician

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A landscape technician is responsible for the care and maintenance of outdoor spaces including lawns, trees, shrubs, gardens, and raised beds.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

• Care and maintenance of various types of natural grasses including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, irrigating, aerating, and soil testing
• Care and maintenance of artificial or synthetic turf
• Inspect irrigation systems for proper operation and identify leaks, broken heads, coverage issues, or timer malfunctions
• Perform basic irrigation repairs and adjustments as needed
• Planting, transplanting, weeding, fertilizing, and mulching trees, shrubs, garden beds and raised beds
• Groundskeeping including raking leaves and clearing debris
• Pruning and trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs
• Performing maintenance and repairs on equipment and machines
• Installing various types of hardscaping including edging, walkways, retaining walls, etc.
• Loading and unloading landscape and hardscape supplies and equipment
• Any other duties as assigned that align with the nature of this position

QUALITIFICATIONS

Job qualifications may include but are not limited to the following

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the care and maintenance of various grass types, flowers, shrubs, and trees
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation and maintenance of various kinds of machines including riding mowers, walk-behind mowers, bobcats, forklifts, trimmers, chainsaws, pole saws, blowers, etc.
• Knowledge of irrigation system installation and maintenance, sprinkler leads, valves, and controllers – experience a plus
• The ability to work safely in various weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, etc
• High level of physical stamina including the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, stoop, carry, push, pull, and/or reach for extended periods
• One year or more experience in the f...