What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Landscape Technician position at Boone County Kentucky?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary
This position has the responsibility to assist in manage and maintain the landscape and public spaces of Boone County Fiscal Court and Boone County Parks.
Summary of Duties
Care of annual floral displays including beds, urban street trees and park entrances.
Maintenance of shrubs, vines, ground covers and turf including decision making on health evaluations, care methods and appropriate timing of necessary treatments.
Diagnosis of plant nutrition and pest control needs including proper applications of fertilization ad herbicides as well as documentation of appropriate record-keeping according to Local, State, and Federal guidelines.
Landscape revitalization including removal and installation.
Knowledge of hand / power tools as well as heavy equipment necessary to complete projects such as, but not limited to, loaders; tillers; and mowers.
Assists in snow removal utilizing brushes, blowers, and walk-behind snow machines on walkways / drives as well as plow vehicles (non-CDL) in parking lots and on roadways.
Helps to plan, develop and evaluates a comprehensive based park-management program.
Trains and evaluates staff on proper landscape maintenance methods and techniques.
Oversees staff safety requirements, ensuring that all staff are properly trained in their areas as well as on all necessary equipment.
Continually develops and motivates staff members through trainings, evaluations, and regularly scheduled mentor opportunities to excel their development and advancement.
Prioritizes, prepares and assigns daily and weekly work schedules.
Requirements
Qualifications
Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and a comprehensive background check.
Will be expected to work weekends, holidays, and special events
Must possess valid Driver License.
Bachelor's and / or Associate's degree preferred from an accredited College or University in Horticulture, landscape construction or related field or equivalent combination of education / experience preferred.
Experience with automatic irrigation systems and ability to follow landscape and irrigation plans.
KY Commercial Applicator License or the ability to obtain one in the first 6-months.
Minimum 3-years of experience in the field is preferred.
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Landscape design experience is preferred.
Work Environment
The work is performed in outdoor settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts, e.g., high or low temperatures or adverse weather conditions.
Land management volunteer work days, events and activities are frequently scheduled on weekends; a Tuesday-through-Saturday or Sunday-through-Thursday work schedule will be provided to accommodate this.
The work involves extensive periods of standing and walking, in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines and carrying tools. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand and / or walk up to 6 hours during a shift.
Comments
Must display the following :
Positive communication
Objectivity
Willingness to solve problems
Commitment to serve the county's best interests
Adherence to the applicable provisions of the Department Rules and Regulations, the Personnel Policy Manual, the Boone County Administrative Code, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and polices set forth by appropriate authorities
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