What are the responsibilities and job description for the NB-FT-Horticulturist Tech-Park Maint position at City of South Bend?
Salary: $54,403
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Horticulturist position works with the City Horticulturist to plan and maintain landscape and container plantings and manage invasive species and agronomic weeds throughout VPA parks and properties, including along the St. Joseph River. The Assistant Horticulturist works with ornamental annual and perennial woody and herbaceous plants and Indiana native species. The Horticulturist may be asked to participate in City-sponsored events, including educational presentations, guided park tours, volunteer group activities, and career fair tables. The Horticulturist may perform other duties as assigned. Reports to City Horticulturist.
As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Not a Supervisory role. May be asked to lead volunteer groups or guide seasonal employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
- Weed landscape beds and native plantings, including natural areas
- Commercial herbicide application
- Fertilize container and in-ground beds
- Prune landscape shrubs and small woody plants as needed
- Mulch landscape beds
- Regular watering of container plants; supplemental watering of un-irrigated landscape beds
- Care of propagation/nursery stock grown onsite
- Leaf blowing and removal, as necessary
- Trash clean up, as necessary
- Keep records of daily work logs
- Assist with holiday décor
- Maintain hand tools and equipment
- Weed eating and brush cutting, as necessary
- Maintain a positive attitude with the public
- Safely drive City truck to and from worksites
- Learn new landscape procedures and best practices
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
Engagement with volunteer and educational groups
Salary : $54,403
