Park Landscape Technician — Turf, Trees & Gardens

Forsyth County (NC); Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation seeks a motivated landscape professional to assist with comprehensive landscape maintenance across over 1100 acres. The role involves solo and crew duties, and requires skilled operation of a range of small and large equipment, from chainsaws to bucket trucks.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential for alternate shifts. A successful candidate should have horticulture knowledge, a HS diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and two years in landscape management.
• Associates degree in horticulture or related field preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to obtain NC CDL within 6 months.
• Must be able to obtain a pesticide license within 1 year.
• Higher education level may substitute for experience.

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/removal of Special Events (e.g., Festival of Lights) in the Park.
• Assist with special construction projects throughout the Park.
• Operate small equipment (chainsaws, weed-eaters, blowers) and large equipment (mowers, tractors, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, bucket truck).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Propagation cultivation of plants

Landscape design knowledge

Pesticides & fertilization

Turf maintenance

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associates degree in horticulture (preferred)

Tools

Chainsaws

Weed Eaters

Blowers

Mowers

Tractors

Loader

Backhoes

Dump Trucks

Bucket Truck

Job description

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation seeks a motivated landscape professional to assist with comprehensive landscape maintenance across over 1100 acres. The role involves solo and crew duties, and requires skilled operation of a range of small and large equipment, from chainsaws to bucket trucks.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential for alternate shifts. A successful candidate should have horticulture knowledge, a HS diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain a