Landscape Technician I

Job Title

General Definition of Work

Performs responsible skilled work in the repair, maintenance and care of the City's parks, City 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; Operates a variety of mowers in grass cutting operations; Cuts, prunes and trims trees, shrubs, hedges and maintains landscape areas; Performs rough carpentry and painting in the repair, maintenance and construction of ground structures and equipment; Assists in repairing irrigation and small equipment; Operates light automotive or power equipment in connection with above tasks; Runs errands, picks up and delivers supplies and materials. Assists in all areas of Recreation Maintenance as required. Performs other tasks as required.

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. The physical requirements of this position 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. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform one or more of the following: The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions; Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. Must possess a valid appropriate driver's license with acceptable driving history. Drug screening criminal background, and a POET (post offer employment testing) are required. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/H