- Perform general lawn and landscape maintenance and upkeep (weeding, edging, mowing, fertilizing, deadheading, mulching and leaf removal) including the design installation of seasonal bulb and annual displays
- Plant, water, fertilize, prune and care for trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, bulbs and interior tropical plants
- Assist with minor maintenance repairs and construction work
- Perform tree, brush and invasive plant removal
- Assist with plant propagation and crop production in greenhouses
- Assist as needed with janitorial tasks including restroom cleaning and litter pick-up
- Perform road, parking lot and walkway maintenance including snow and ice removal
- Apply pesticides as requested
- Assist with basic repair work as requested
- Assist with special events
- Assist with traffic control and job site cleanups
- Perform routine inspections on garden walkways, displays and open spaces to ensure cleanliness and upkeep
- Assist with forestry work to include tree removal/clean up and storm damage clean up
- Operate project specific vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: park vehicles such as non-CDL trucks, utility vehicles, snowplows, lawn mowers and other large equipment; power tools and hand tools
- Properly use, clean, maintain and inspect equipment
- Perform minor equipment maintenance as needed
- Provides intra-department support
- Keep supervisors informed of essential issues and report disturbance to proper authorities
- Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, visitors, renters and vendors
- Provide general oversight of seasonal employees
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Must be able to maintain a continuous positive attitude and professional appearance
- Knowledge of current industry standard practices, trends, techniques, laws, regulations and best practices within the field of horticulture
- Basic mechanical aptitude including the ability to operate tools and equipment
- Ability to work with the public and other staff members in a friendly, professional manner and maintain a courteous demeanor
- Ability to complete all tasks assigned in an efficient, timely and professional manner
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess and retain a valid Driver's License
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in general landscaping or horticulture required
- Must be physically able to perform all tasks inherent to the position
- Ability to see, hear and effectively communicate with others
- Ability to read and interpret plans, details, specifications and operating manuals
- Ability to walk, traverse or otherwise access trails of all types, natural terrain, construction sites and all properties under control of Mill Creek MetroParks under all types of conditions
- Must be accessible and available on short notice for emergency call-outs
- Ability to perform physical labor in indoor and outdoor environments in cold and heat
- Ability to work from different degrees of height by using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, etc.
- Ability to lift over 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop and walk for lengthy periods of time and walk up/down stairs, ladders, etc.
- Hand dexterity; ability to pull, push, reach and grab freely
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part-time maintenance gardener - Youngstown, United States - Mill Creek Metro Parks
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Title
Part-Time Maintenance Gardener
First Line Report
Operations Supervisor (Gardens Focus)
Second Line Report
Operations Manager
Employee Status
(FT, PT, SEAS, INTERN)
Part-Time (requires weekly weekend work)
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Summary – The Part-Time Maintenance Gardener, under the general direction of the Operations Supervisor (Gardens Focus), is responsible for performing garden and landscape duties at Fellows Riverside Gardens. It is the responsibility of the Part-Time Maintenance Gardener to complete all assigned duties, tasks, instructions and/or work orders in a safe, efficient and timely manner. This position is suitable for transitional duty.
Primary Responsibilities Function Priority Percentage (Should = 100%)
General Maintenance and Repair %
Equipment Operation %
Departmental Functions %
Job Functional Priority Percentage Total
100
%
Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Education/Qualifications
Physical Requirements Necessary to Perform Job Functions
Job Requirement
The Part-Time Maintenance Gardener is required to be available as the situation warrants. Events may require working evenings, weekends, holidays or other times outside of what is considered a normal schedule.
The duties and responsibilities listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Mill Creek MetroParks expressly reserves the right to add to, detract from, modify or eliminate any of the above provisions in its sole discretion.