What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Gardener position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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3/17/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Landscape Gardener
Pay Grade
10
Salary
$2,472.78 - $3,709.16 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Off of Support Services
Location
1219 Wilkinson Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery. To provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our Division of Facilities Support as a Landscape Gardener in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to perform all grounds maintenance duties on assigned state properties.
Holders of the Landscape Gardener position will complete tasks such as:
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you! We look forward to reviewing your application.
By joining our Division of Facilities Support as a Landscape Gardener in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to perform all grounds maintenance duties on assigned state properties.
Holders of the Landscape Gardener position will complete tasks such as:
- Performs ground maintenance on Wilkinson Street Campus.
- Use shears, loppers, and chain saws.
- Mow and weed eat, clear debris from landscaping.
- Operate lawnmower and weed trimmers.
- Prunes trees and shrubs as needed.
- How to maintain lawn mowers. Provide routine maintenance of landscaping.
- Knowledge of small tools
- Previous lawn mowing experience.
- Previous experience maintaining landscapes.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you! We look forward to reviewing your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in grounds maintenance, golf course greens keeping, landscaping, farming, or other related experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An associate degree or technical training in horticulture or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A Kentucky Certified Nurseryman, Certified International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist or other trade certification will substitute for the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Operate power equipment. Exposed to substances commonly associated with landscaping (pesticides, fertilizers, etc.). Exposed to loud noises and sharp objects.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Hope Purvis at Hope.Purvis@ky.gov or (502) 564-0636.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $2,473 - $3,709
