Horticulture Worker II

CITY OF SAFETY HARBOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

HORTICULTURE WORKER II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Parks Maintenance Operations Manager, or designee. Performs

unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor related to horticulture functions in City parks and facilities, in the

Horticulture Division of the Leisure Services Department. Assignments include planting, removal and care

of various plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees in accordance with City ordinances and Departmental

policies. Requires the ability to be contacted by telephone for call-out after hours. Work is reviewed

through observations and obtained results.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Facilitates and maintains appropriate landscape maintenance schedules to include fertilization,

cleaning, pruning, re-mulching, and seasonal flower plantings.

Operates and maintains trucks, mowers, grass edgers, string trimmers, clippers, and other equipment
used in landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Conducts inspections to detect evidence of diseases, insects and/or other conditions endangering or
inhibiting the proper growth of trees, shrubs and flowers; takes corrective measures.

Performs cosmetic pruning to trees using proper International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning

standards.

Assists in landscape design and drawing of plans.

Assist in the purchasing of appropriate plant material.

Performs minor irrigation repair and construction.

Some weekend work may be required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.

Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of modern practices and principles of horticulture and arboriculture and related fields.

Knowledge of irrigation systems and minor repair.

Knowledge of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards on tree pruning, installation, and

general care.

Skill in the proper use and safe operation of vehicles and various hand and power tools utilized in all
phases of horticulture work.

Ability to physically perform light to heavy manual labor in all weather conditions.

Ability to understand, communicate, and follow both oral and written instructions.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school; or GED; one (1) year experience in landscaping, public works, construction

or utilities maintenance; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the

required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Florida Nursery Growers Landscape Associate (FNGLA) Certified

Horticultural Professional required, or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

Valid Florida Driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).

Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Reaching, digging, lifting.

Use of fingers, use of hands.

Standing, bending, walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Works outside in various weather conditions.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for

otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)