Duties:
  • 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.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm; (30 minute lunch).
  • 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.