Lead Landscape Maintenance Technician

City of Coral Gables

Coral Gables (FL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The City of Coral Gables seeks a skilled Maintenance Worker I to perform landscape maintenance and installation tasks. You will trim, plant, mow, fertilize, and help install irrigation and sprinkler systems, while operating a range of equipment.

You must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least six months of landscape experience, and a valid Florida Class B CDL (waivable for up to 120 days). The role offers training, supervision, and opportunities to support municipal events and

Qualifications

Familiarity with basic trade practices in landscape maintenance and landscaping.
Ability to operate various pieces of equipment and vehicles.
Assists foremen in supervising Maintenance Worker I and temporary workers.

Responsibilities

Trims and prunes tree limbs and roots.
Mows turf, rakes, trims hedges, pulls weeds, and lays sod.
Fertilizes, prunes and pots plants. Installs plants and trees.
Loads, unloads and moves equipment, supplies, materials and tools.
Digs and backfills trenches, ditches, foundations, holes for planting, etc.
Assists workers in installing and maintaining sprinkler systems and landscaping.
Operates riding mower and drives trucks. Maintains equipment and performs minor repairs.
Assists foremen in supervision and training of Maintenance Worker I and temporary workers.
May respond to non-routine situations during hurricane season or emergencies.