Lead Horticulture & Landscape Maintenance Specialist

South Suburban Park and Recreation District; Centennial (CO); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

South Suburban Park and Recreation District seeks a Lead Maintenance Specialist for Hudson Gardens Horticulture. The role manages planting and landscape projects, coordinates crews, and oversees volunteer programs to keep gardens thriving.

Requires horticulture knowledge and plant care expertise. You will schedule tasks, train staff, and assist with purchasing and budgeting while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Formación

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• One year of skilled labor experience in horticulture or landscape maintenance with emphasis on planting and care of flowers, roses, shrubs and trees.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or Landscape Management preferred.
• Combination of experience, training and education to perform essential duties may be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule, coordinate, assign and evaluate horticulture planting and landscape maintenance projects and personnel.
• Assist with training personnel in horticulture and snow removal techniques.
• Oversee volunteer gardening programs and provide guidance to volunteers of all experience levels.
• Maintain records including reports, inventories and planting dates in relevant systems.
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment and ensure safety practices at all times.

Conocimientos

Horticulture knowledge

Landscape maintenance

Volunteer supervision

Pesticide application knowledge

Snow removal operations

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in Horticulture/Landscape Management preferred

Herramientas

Tree Plotter

GIS

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

South Suburban Park and Recreation District seeks a Lead Maintenance Specialist for Hudson Gardens Horticulture. The role manages planting and landscape projects, coordinates crews, and oversees volunteer programs to keep gardens thriving.

Requires horticulture knowledge and plant care expertise. You will schedule tasks, train staff, and assist with purchasing and budgeting while maintaining safety and environmental standards.