Gardener

City-of-Springfield-; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking a Gardener to join Public Grounds to design, plant, and manage vegetation along city rights-of-way, facility grounds, and beautification projects throughout Springfield.

You will help ensure safe, high-quality landscapes that enhance the community, with hours Monday through Friday and the possibility of assignments requiring specific licenses and training.

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, or related field.
• 23 hours of horticulture/forestry coursework from an accredited college or university; may substitute for two years experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, plant, and manage vegetation along city right-of-ways, facility grounds, and beautification projects.
• Contribute to safe, high-quality environments for residents and visitors.

Skills

Arboriculture

Horticulture

Forestry

Education

College coursework in horticulture/forestry

Job description

The Public Works team and Parks Department are looking for Gardeners!

The City of Springfield is committed to working with the community to provide ethical and responsible services so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of living and working in Springfield. Public Grounds is responsible for the design, planning, planting, and management of vegetation along city right-of-ways, facility grounds and beautification projects within Springfield. Our primary goal is to effectively manage these areas of responsibility to provide a safe environment and a higher quality of life for our residents and visitors. This position's hours are Monday through Friday.

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Three years of work experience in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, or a related field;
• Completion of 23 hours of horticulture, forestry or related coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years experience.

PREFERRED

• Irrigation experience is preferred.

Licensing/Certification

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker and air brake endorsements, depending on assignment, within the following guidelines:
  • Pass written portion of exam within 90 days of employment and skills test portion within the probationary period.
  • Must possess or obtain a State of Missouri Certified Public Operator License in Ornamental and Turf category and a valid International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist certificate within the probationary period depending on assignment.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.