What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Technician position at City of Davenport, IA?
Salary : $22.08 Hourly
Location : Davenport, IA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 1878
Department : Parks & Recreation
Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Union : Teamsters
Definition
Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in a variety of horticultural activities, and performs related work as required.
Starting hourly rate | $22.08 6 Months | $ 22.44 1 Year | $22.82
The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2025 and starts on first day of employment.
The City also offers :
- Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute 6.5% of the employee's income to his / her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to Teamsters)
- 13 paid holidays
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Examples Of Duties
Maintains greenhouse and conservatory building, grounds and park gardens :
Responsible for operating the following :
Additional responsibilities include :
Qualifications
Associate's degree in ornamental horticulture, floriculture, or related field plus two (2) years of commercial horticultural or landscaping experience; or high school diploma or GED equivalent plus four (4) years of commercial horticultural or landscaping experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.
Must possess a valid driver's license upon application, obtain a Commercial Driver's License Permit (CDLP) within 30 days of appointment and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 90 days of appointment and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must obtain pesticide applicators certification within six months of hire.
Must pass a physical examination and background check as prescribed by the city. All CDL personnel are subject to Federal Motor Carriers Random Drug & Alcohol Program.
Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.
Knowledge and Skills
Considerable knowledge of :
A wide variety of annuals, perennials, ornamental trees and shrubs and their use in display gardening.
Practical gardening techniques and the methods, tools and equipment used in propagating, raising and caring for flowers and ornamental plants in display gardens.
Floricultural crops, their production cycles and treatment for disease and insects.
Identification and treatment of insects and diseases for ornamentals and turf.
Federal laws regulating the handling and application of pesticides.
Operation and care of equipment and tools.
Occupational hazards and proper safety precautions.
Considerable skill in :
Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers.
Methods and practices of crop propagation, germination, and cultivation.
MEDICAL 2021 : DENTAL 2021 :
VISION 2021 :
Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by Department of Transportation (DOT) agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years.
If you answered yes to Question 1, can you provide / obtain proof that you've successfully completed the DOT return to duty requirements?
Have you ever violated a DOT drug and / or alcohol regulation?
If you answered yes to Question 3, can you provide / obtain proof that you've successfully completed the DOT return to duty requirements?
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
What is your highest level of completed education?
If applicable, what is your major / minor?
Required Question
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