LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN

Job Title

Job Description

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

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. The physical requirements of this position: Very Heavy Work. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: 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 such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: Inside environmental conditions; Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. Activities occur inside and outside. Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. 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. 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. 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 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.