What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener - Flower Crew position at City of Miami Gardens, FL?
Job Summary
This is a full-time position in the Parks & Recreation department, responsible for performing landscaping duties such as mowing, edging, weeding, spraying, and other tasks to maintain beautified areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate general lawn equipment, including tractors, bush hogs, batwings, front cutters, power mowers, chainsaws, blowers, edgers, sprayers, and other equipment.
- Maintain and repair facilities and playground equipment, including pressure washing building interiors, exteriors, and outside areas such as tennis courts, basketball courts, and bleachers.
- Apply pesticides and insecticides to trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers, and plants to combat insects, fungi, parasites, and other pests.
- Assist in storing, moving, and securing of parks and equipment.
Requirements
- Knowledge of methods, tools, and practices used in planting, transplanting, digging, and cultivation of plants, shrubs, flowers, grasses, and trees.
- Skill in the use of landscape tools and equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, and the public.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and physical agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.
Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or equivalent; plus one (1) year experience in landscaping.
- Varied shift and week-end shift required.
- Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.
