LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN

Job Title

Job Description

The City of Gastonia is seeking candidates for a position that involves the repair, maintenance, and care of parks, facilities, beautification areas, athletic fields, and related structures and equipment. The role includes performing rough carpentry and painting in the repair, maintenance, and construction of ground structures and equipment, and doing related work in park and facility maintenance as required.

General Definition of Work

Performs responsible skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and care of the City's parks, facilities, beautification areas, athletic fields, and related structures and equipment; performs rough carpentry and painting in the repair, maintenance, and construction of ground structures and equipment; does related work in park and facility maintenance as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Supervision may be exercised over a small crew or unskilled helpers.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Participates in the skilled and semi-skilled grounds, parks, facility, and field maintenance; 20%
• Performs various duties associated with field preparation; 20%
• Operates a variety of mowers in grass cutting operations; 20%
• Cuts, prunes, and trims trees, shrubs, hedges, and maintains landscape areas; 15%
• Performs rough carpentry and painting in the repair, maintenance, and construction of ground structures and equipment; 10%
• Assists in repairing irrigation and small equipment; 5%
• Operates light automotive or power equipment in connection with above tasks; 5%
• Runs errands, picks up and delivers supplies and materials. Assists in all areas of Recreation Maintenance as required. Performs other tasks as required; 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds maintenance; general knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools, and techniques of the standard building trades; good knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to use common hand tools; ability to operate simple machinery and equipment; good physical condition.

Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school, and experience in grounds maintenance and horticulture work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs.; manual dexterity required with ability to operate mowers, tractors, and other lawn equipment in a recreational environment such as an athletic field or park area. The physical activity of this position includes: Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to perform one or more of the following: operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where seeing job is at or within arm's reach, performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and is frequently in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways. Must possess a valid appropriate driver's license with acceptable driving history. Drug screening and criminal background check required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/H.