Landscape Gardener

Landscape GardenerThe City of Roanoke is seeking a Landscape Gardener to perform skilled landscape and turf maintenance including planting, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, watering and spraying a wide variety of flowers, bulbs, hanging baskets, shrubs, trees, ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses and other types of plant material as well as mowing, weed-eating, edging, leaf mulching, aerating, fertilizing, and seeding turf and lawn areas.The successful candidate will install and renovate landscapes and turf; assist in transplanting/propagating seedlings, cuttings, slips and plants in a greenhouse and/or field beds, including preparing soil as directed by supervisor; possess strong plant identification, characteristic and maintenance knowledge; keep parks, greenways and green spaces clean by removing fallen limbs, debris and trash; and operate heavy and light equipment for snow/ice removal. They also must have some knowledge of the operation of a wide variety of mowers, industry specific power equipment and vehicles; the ability to skillfully operate and do routine daily service and maintenance on this equipment is preferred; be able to learn to operate other equipment such as front-end loader, forklift, bobcat and tractor; the ability to perform word processing, record keeping and report preparation on a computer and effectively use basic office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, cell phones and mobile radios; and the ability to work independently or as team member.Associates degree in horticulture, plant science, or related field preferred or horticulture certification from applicable program, or experience and/or training in horticulture, landscape maintenance or related field; or equivalent combination or education or experience is required. Must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Learner's Permit License with air brake and tanker endorsements prior to starting work, and be able to obtain a full CDL license within 3 months. Must be able to obtain a Registered Technician Spraying License within 3 months and the Fertilizer Applicator Certification within 12 months.