Lead Landscape Technician (Parks)

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington’s Parks Recreation & Culture department is seeking a qualified grounds maintenance supervisor to coordinate, develop and train staff responsible for golf course grounds and park sites. You will operate specialized equipment and oversee turf and landscape tasks to keep facilities in excellent condition.

The role requires expertise in horticulture, irrigation design, pesticide application, and project coordination with crews or contractors, while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of practical gardening methods and maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of pesticides and timing for application on trees, shrubs and plants.
• Understanding of park facility construction principles and practices.
• Ability to diagnose plant problems and prescribe solutions.
• Ability to train and lead a small crew; install irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and train staff in golf course grounds and park maintenance; advise on evaluations.
• Determine requirements for park and golf course amenities and oversee crews or contractors.
• Operate and maintain equipment for turf care and landscape tasks; oversee irrigation control systems.

Skills

Practical gardening

Pesticide knowledge

Park construction

Insect/disease recognition

Irrigation systems

Crew coordination

Equipment operation

Landscape design

Chemical application

Heavy lifting safety

Vehicle operation

Education

HS diploma or GED with horticulture courses

Job description

DEPARTMENT Parks Recreation & Culture

Salary $20.67 - $25.84

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction, coordinates, develops and trains staff engaged in the care and maintenance of golf course grounds and park sites; operates specialized equipment necessary for the maintenance of park sites.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinate, develop and train staff engaged in the care and maintenance of golf course grounds and park sites; ability to provide management with recommendations regarding subordinates' performance evaluations. Ability to determine construction, maintenance and repair related requirements for park and golf course amenities including but not limited to shelters, buildings, playgrounds, greens construction, cart path and bunker construction; ability to determine materials needed and oversee crews or private contractors assigned to project. Ability to operate specialized equipment necessary for the maintenance of park sites and golf course grounds such as mowing equipment, chemical sprayers, backhoe, front end loader and various implements utilized in the care of large turf grass areas; ability to maintain and perform minor adjustments to equipment. Ability to determine, oversee and perform landscape management tasks for turf grass areas; design landscape features, install and care for plant materials including flowers, trees and ground cover; apply prescribed amounts of fertilizer, herbicides and fungicides to plant materials and turf grasses; design, install and maintain irrigation systems utilizing large turf heads, piping and computerized irrigation control units.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of practical gardening methods and of the tools, materials and methods used in park and golf course maintenance.
• Knowledge of fungicides, growth regulators, insecticides and other pesticides to be applied to trees, shrubs, and plants and the timetable of application.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of park facility construction.
• Skill in the recognition of insects and plant diseases.
• Ability to diagnose plant problems and prescribe recommendations to solve problems.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of a small crew.
• Ability to determine irrigation system needs, including installation, operation and repair.
• Ability to train and develop employees engaged in the care and maintenance of parks, golf courses and building landscapes.
• Ability to design, install and maintain landscape features including flowers, shrubs, trees and ground cover.
• Ability to determine chemical application needs, rates and equipment.
• Ability to implement a complete tree maintenance program including planting, care and pruning/removal procedures.
• Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to seeing, stooping, twisting body, carrying, lifting, cleaning, writing, and pushing.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to lawn mower, hand tools, chemical sprayer, large tractor, backhoe and specialized golf course equipment.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.

QUALIFYING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school education or GED with 18 hours coursework in Horticulture, plus two (2) years' experience in a similar position with at least one year experience in a lead capacity or equivalent combination of experience may be substituted for the above. Possession of or ability to obtain within six months of employment, a State of Texas Certified Pesticide Applicator's License. Possession of a valid Texas Operator's Driver License, Class C.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Physical and Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)
• Motor Vehicle Review (MVR)
• City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The people that work for the City of Arlington directly impact our community, citizens, visitors and businesses. Become a leader in your chosen profession by joining the City’s dynamic workforce and make a positive contribution to the American Dream City! The City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail].