Landscape Design & Maintenance Technician

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Punta Gorda (FL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Punta Gorda is seeking a skilled laborer for daily maintenance of parks, medians, and streetscape. Responsibilities include planting, irrigation installation, and assisting with landscape designs and cost estimates.

You will review plans for code conformance and supervise staff to ensure quality and timeliness. Candidates should have at least 3 years of similar experience, a Florida driver's license, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures, signage, and traffic control.
• Experience in landscaping and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to operate lawn care equipment and irrigation systems.
• Familiarity with landscape architecture concepts and drawings.
• Ability to read plans and estimate costs for projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, medians, and streetscape daily.
• Install and repair irrigation equipment.
• Prepare preliminary design, drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Review plans for code conformance and approvals.
• Inspect projects for compliance and recommend changes.
• Advise contractors on plan interpretations.
• Oversee work of staff; coordinate activities and priorities.

Skills

Safety procedures

Landscaping techniques

Lawn care equipment

Irrigation systems

Autonomous work planning

Communication skills

Public relations

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

3 years experience in similar work

Valid Florida driver's license, Class 'C' CDL

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Landscape equipment

Drawing & design basics

Job description

City of Punta Gorda is seeking a skilled laborer for daily maintenance of parks, medians, and streetscape. Responsibilities include planting, irrigation installation, and assisting with landscape designs and cost estimates.

You will review plans for code conformance and supervise staff to ensure quality and timeliness. Candidates should have at least 3 years of similar experience, a Florida driver's license, and a strong safety mindset.