Performs general labor and maintenance of City public gardens and greenhouses, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
Performs manual labor tasks in order to maintain clean, safe, attractive, and user friendly City public gardens; maintains gardens, lawns, flower beds, and other cultivated areas as assigned; follows all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents.
Performs a variety of garden and grounds maintenance activities, including: fertilizing, weed control, pest control, mowing, trimming, and watering procedures.
Assists with garden and greenhouse planting, soil preparations, and implementation of projects.
Cleans up trash and debris; prunes and trims shrubs and flora; plants and extracts flowers and plant life; loads and hauls materials.
Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
May work weekends, holidays, and some over–time as needed.
Minimum Standards & Essential Job Functions:
Skills in operating various tools and machines used in ground maintenance work.
Ability to perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time; work in extreme weather conditions as needed; lift 117 lbs; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
A valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
