Landscape Maintenance Technician II

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Payne Park Auditorium

City of Sarasota

The City of Sarasota believes in customer service, and delivering city services to its approximately 55,000 residents is a commitment we take seriously. The City provides many services with the most recognizable ones being water, sewer, street maintenance and police protection. The quality and way these services are delivered have a direct impact on everyday life in our community and that is why the employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride. https://www.sarasotafl.gov

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Full time

$20.9852 - $26.2315 Hourly / $43,649.22 - $54,56

Overview: <br /><br />To maintain assigned landscaped areas throughout the City by using sound horticultural practices and varied equipment and resources of the Parks & Recreation Department.<br /><br /><br /><br />
Responsibilities: <br /><ul><li><br />Maintains shrubs, flowers and landscaped areas with the use of mowers, cutters, edgers and other necessary hand and mechanical equipment.<br /></li><li><br />Maintains tools and equipment in good working condition.<br /></li><li><br />Utilizes proper techniques when pruning ornamentals and trees.<br /></li><li><br />Guards against possible grass and shrub diseases and pest infestation, and eradicates them as soon as possible.<br /></li><li><br />Mows, weeds, collects and picks up litter and irrigates landscaping.<br /></li><li><br />Plants, cultivates, trims, sprays herbicide/fertilizer and waters plants and shrubs.<br /></li><li><br />Maintains and makes minor repairs to irrigation systems.<br /></li><li><br />Performs manual labor and other semi-skilled maintenance and construction duties.<br /></li><li><br />Performs strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including high heat conditions.<br /></li><li><br />The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.<br /></li></ul><br /><br /><br />
Requirements: <br /><ul><li><br />Education and experience equivalent to completion of high school or equivalent.<br /></li><li><br />Three years of landscape experience or similar horticultural responsibilities; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. <br /></li><li><br />Possess and maintain Florida Department of Agriculture Limited Lawn and Ornamental Holder Certification.<br /></li><li><br />Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License.<br /></li><li><br />The ability to possess and maintain a valid Class "B" or higher State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment.<br /></li><li><br />Obtain Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification within six months of employment.<br /></li></ul><br /><br /><br />Job Based Competencies<br /><ul><li><br />Knowledge of sound horticultural principles and techniques.<br /></li><li><br />Knowledge of tools, equipment and the materials used in the care of lawns, shrubs, flowers and similar landscaped areas characteristic of Florida.<br /></li><li><br />Knowledge of Southwest Florida irrigation practices and maintenance.<br /></li><li><br />Ability to recognize and treat grass and shrub diseases and common pest infestation.<br /></li><li><br />Ability to work overtime and/or be on call.<br /></li><li><br />Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.<br /></li></ul><br /><br /><br />Responsibility<br /><br />Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. None routinely. May be assigned to supervise work details of employees while working on special projects or during periods of peak activity.<br /><br /><br /><br />Physical Requirements<br /><br />This position requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing and crouching. Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activities with a variety of weather changes or atmospheric conditions. Incumbent may be exposed to activities such as noise and jobs with potential hazards that may require special protection and/or special safety precautions. Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed by crews for accuracy and quality. Incumbent is required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.<br /><br /><br /><br />Public Contact<br /><br />Incumbent has limited contact with the public while working in various landscaped areas throughout the City.<br /><br /><br /><br />Retirement Benefit<br /><br />The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.<br /><br /><br /><br />