Landscape Technician II - Parks & Recreation

Sarasota; Sarasota (FL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Sarasota is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Technician II to upkeep and enhance city landscapes across parks, medians and rights‑of‑way. Responsibilities include planting, pruning, mowing, irrigation maintenance, and pest control.

You will operate a range of equipment and ensure safety in varied weather and heavy outdoor conditions. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of landscape experience, FL L&O license, valid FL driver’s license, and CDL within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of three years of landscape experience or equivalent.
• Florida Department of Agriculture Limited Lawn and Ornamental Holder License required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required; Class B CDL within six months.
• Intermediate MOT certification within six months.
• GI-BMP certification with fertilizer application certification preferred.
• Complete FEMA 100 and 700 courses.
• FNGLA-Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician within one year.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather and physically demanding conditions.

Responsabilités

• Maintains shrubs, flowers, and landscaped areas using mowers, cutters, edgers, and related equipment.
• Keeps tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Prunes ornamentals and trees using proper techniques.
• Controls pests and diseases; irrigates and maintains landscaping.
• Mows, weeds, and removes litter; works at parks, cemeteries, medians, and roads.
• Plants, trims, sprays fertilizer/herbicide, and waters plants and shrubs.
• Maintains and repairs irrigation systems; performs other semi-skilled maintenance tasks.
• Performs duties in various weather conditions and occasionally hazard-prone settings.

Connaissances

Landscape maintenance

Irrigation knowledge

Pest/disease management

Heavy lifting

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Three years landscape experience

Florida Department of Agriculture License (L&O)

Florida Driver's License

Class B CDL within six months

MOT certification within six months

GI-BMP certification with fertilizer application

FEMA 100 & 700

FNGLA-Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician

Description du poste

The City of Sarasota is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Technician II to upkeep and enhance city landscapes across parks, medians and rights‑of‑way. Responsibilities include planting, pruning, mowing, irrigation maintenance, and pest control.

You will operate a range of equipment and ensure safety in varied weather and heavy outdoor conditions. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of landscape experience, FL L&O license, valid FL driver’s license, and CDL within