What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardens Program Assistant position at Kearney, City of (NE)?
JOB
Under general direction, assist with planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating and coordinating of park volunteers, horticultural programs, and tours. Assist with seasonal landscape maintenance within the parks under general direction. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Oversee and promote the volunteer gardens program within the community. Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for garden-related projects and events. Establish, and maintain the volunteer software system. Coordinate volunteers and facility user groups to prepare parks prior to and during special events. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with park visitors, responding to inquiries and providing information about garden programs and amenities. Provide users with general Gardens information as requested. Assist in maintaining and cultivating park plantings through appropriate horticultural manual maintenance (watering, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, etc.). Maintain landscape, related hardscape, and facilities with maintenance and renovation. Assist in identifying and treating potential pest and diseases with integrated pest management and applications of herbicides and pesticides if necessary. Perform overtime as required and other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Assist with the supervision of seasonal workers and volunteers in field work as assigned.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently. (Daily)Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)Coordinate and assist in developing educational programming and tour opportunities. (Daily)Develop, apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods of effective volunteer programming. (Daily)Apply and maintain knowledge of the current landscape methods, construction, equipment, materials and tools to effectively maintain landscapes. (Daily)PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work Type: Moderate, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to constantly move Climbing/Balancing: Climbs inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance requiredWalking: Extensive amount requiredStooping/Bending: FrequentlyStand/Sit: Sit about 20 percent of the timeReaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontalVision: Adequate to perform essential functionsColor Vision: Adequate to perform essential functionsHearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by earSpeech: Moderate need to express ideas by means of spoken wordEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates vehicles, equipment and tools requiring moderate abilityManual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment and tools requiring manual abilityESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/EXPOSURES: Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside (primarily outside)Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possibleWet/Dry: Adverse conditions possibleNoise/Vibrations: Equipment noiseHazards: Frequent exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, equipment, vehicles, sharp objects and heightFumes/Dust/Odors: Frequent exposure to dust; occasional exposure to fumes and odorsInfectious Diseases: Low exposureMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to read and comprehend written material.Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.Ability to evaluate, develop, and execute possible courses of action
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED: Light equipment, utility vehicles, mowers, weed whips, hand and power tools, chain saw, tree spade, seeder, strayers and two-way radio.REMARKS: The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
Under general direction, assist with planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating and coordinating of park volunteers, horticultural programs, and tours. Assist with seasonal landscape maintenance within the parks under general direction. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Oversee and promote the volunteer gardens program within the community. Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for garden-related projects and events. Establish, and maintain the volunteer software system. Coordinate volunteers and facility user groups to prepare parks prior to and during special events. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with park visitors, responding to inquiries and providing information about garden programs and amenities. Provide users with general Gardens information as requested. Assist in maintaining and cultivating park plantings through appropriate horticultural manual maintenance (watering, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, etc.). Maintain landscape, related hardscape, and facilities with maintenance and renovation. Assist in identifying and treating potential pest and diseases with integrated pest management and applications of herbicides and pesticides if necessary. Perform overtime as required and other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Assist with the supervision of seasonal workers and volunteers in field work as assigned.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently. (Daily)Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)Coordinate and assist in developing educational programming and tour opportunities. (Daily)Develop, apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods of effective volunteer programming. (Daily)Apply and maintain knowledge of the current landscape methods, construction, equipment, materials and tools to effectively maintain landscapes. (Daily)PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work Type: Moderate, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to constantly move Climbing/Balancing: Climbs inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance requiredWalking: Extensive amount requiredStooping/Bending: FrequentlyStand/Sit: Sit about 20 percent of the timeReaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontalVision: Adequate to perform essential functionsColor Vision: Adequate to perform essential functionsHearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by earSpeech: Moderate need to express ideas by means of spoken wordEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates vehicles, equipment and tools requiring moderate abilityManual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment and tools requiring manual abilityESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/EXPOSURES: Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside (primarily outside)Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possibleWet/Dry: Adverse conditions possibleNoise/Vibrations: Equipment noiseHazards: Frequent exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, equipment, vehicles, sharp objects and heightFumes/Dust/Odors: Frequent exposure to dust; occasional exposure to fumes and odorsInfectious Diseases: Low exposureMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to read and comprehend written material.Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.Ability to evaluate, develop, and execute possible courses of action
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED: Light equipment, utility vehicles, mowers, weed whips, hand and power tools, chain saw, tree spade, seeder, strayers and two-way radio.REMARKS: The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
