Landscape Technician

Forsyth-County,-Nc; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation is seeking a motivated landscape professional to assist with all aspects of landscape maintenance across more than 1100 acres. The role involves operating a range of equipment, from chainsaws to bucket trucks, and supporting both solitary and crew-based tasks.

The successful candidate will possess strong plant knowledge, landscape design understanding, turf management, and pesticide application skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and two years in landscape management.
• Prefer Associates degree in horticulture or related field.
• Must have a valid driver's license; must have the ability to obtain a NC CDL within 6 months of employment.
• Must have ability to obtain a pesticide license within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lawn and tree maintenance (assisting staff Arborist).
• Rose garden maintenance.
• Installation of flower and landscape beds, spraying of pesticides, and pruning.
• Assist with installation and removal of Special Events within the Park.
• Assist with special construction projects throughout the Park.
• Operate large and small landscape equipment as required.

Skills

Propagation cultivation

Landscape design

Pesticide applications

Turf maintenance

Teamwork

High school diploma/GED

Driver's license/NC CDL readiness

Pesticide license readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED + 2 years landscape management

Associates degree in horticulture or related field

Tools

Chainsaws

Weed eaters

Blowers

Mowers

Tractors

loaders

Backhoes

Dump trucks

Bucket truck

Job description

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation is seeking a motivated individual willing to perform as a landscape professional. The person employed in this position would assist with all aspects of landscape maintenance as an individual as well as within a crew, helping to maintain over 1100 acres.

Responsible for skilled operation of various small equipment (chainsaws, weed-eaters, blowers, etc.), and the skilled operation of large equipment such as mowers, tractors, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and bucket truck.

Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM

May be required to work an alternate schedule on an as needed basis.

A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of propagation and cultivation of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of landscape design and maintenance
• Considerable knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers and techniques of application
• Considerable knowledge of turf maintenance
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Graduation from high school or GED and two years in landscape management.
• Prefer Associates degree in horticulture or related field.
• Must have a valid driver's license, must have the ability to obtain a NC CDL within 6 months of employment.
• Must have ability to obtain a pesticide license within 1 year of employment.
• A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Essential duties and responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:

• Lawn and tree maintenance (assisting staff Arborist)
• Rose garden maintenance
• Installation of flower and landscape beds, spraying of pesticides, and pruning.
• Assist with the installation and removal of various Special Events (such as the annual Festival of Lights) held in the Park.
• Assist with special construction projects throughout the Park.
• Responsible for skilled operation of various small equipment (chainsaws, weed-eaters, blowers, etc.), and the skilled operation of large equipment such as mowers, tractors, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and bucket truck.
• Other duties as assigned.