Park Technician - Forestry and Horticulture - Trails Crew

City of Lewisville, TX; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Lewisville is seeking a dedicated grounds and landscape crew member to maintain public trees, trails, and adjacent vegetation. You will operate electric-powered equipment and hand tools while engaging with residents in the field, supporting events, and performing routine landscaping tasks across city facilities.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least six months in tree care or landscaping, and the ability to obtain ISA or related credentials within six months of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months experience in tree care, turf maintenance or landscaping.
• Must obtain ISA Certified Arborist or Master Naturalist or National Green Infrastructure Certification or National Association of Landscape Professionals Horticultural Technician credential within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public trees, shrubs, flower beds and planters city-wide.
• Maintain city trails, trail corridors and related vegetation.
• Perform maintenance using electric-powered equipment and hand tools.
• Interact with the public while working in the field.
• Support other divisions with events and projects as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and departmental policies.

Skills

Tree care

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintains City trails and trail corridors, including associated trees and vegetation, performs routine trail maintenance using electric-powered equipment and hand tools, and engages with the public while working in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plant and maintain public trees, shrubs, flower gardens and planters throughout the city.
• Maintains City trails, trail corridors, and associated trees and vegetation.
• Performs maintenance work primarily using electric-powered equipment and hand tools.
• Frequently engages with the public while performing field-based work.
• Landscaping and facilities maintenance including, but not limited to, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mulching, weeding, pruning, aerating, mowing, weed eating, and edging.
• Performs trash pick-up and playground maintenance in assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs vehicle, equipment, and tool maintenance for work assignments.
• Supports other divisions with special events and projects as needed.
• Plants and maintains public trees according to best practices established through International Society of Arborists and Master Naturalists.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: Six (6) months experience in tree care, turf maintenance or landscaping.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Must obtain an International Society of Arborist Certified Arborist or Master Naturalist or National Green Infrastructure Certification or National Association of Landscape Professionals Horticultural Technician credential within six (6) months of hire.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination, and job placement assessment (JPA).

Other Requirements: Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy. An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver’s License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing. This position is required to drive.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Landscape maintenance procedures and tree planting and maintenance procedures.

Skilled In: Exhibiting the skills necessary to operate and maintain assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner, including tree trimming and park maintenance equipment; learning and using proper techniques in the maintenance of assigned areas; taking and following both verbal and written instructions; communicating with supervisors and peers, both verbally and in writing; accepting responsibility for their actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran’ s status, genetics, or job type.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and working on uneven, wet, or otherwise challenging surfaces. Employees regularly use and work around mowers, weed trimmers, edgers, aerators, pruning equipment, hand tools, power equipment, vehicles, and other maintenance machinery, with potential exposure to noise, vibration, moving parts, traffic, pedestrians, and other hazards associated with outdoor maintenance and public facilities. Tree planting and maintenance may require working from ladders, lifts, or other elevated positions and working in proximity to overhead branches and other potential hazards.

This position requires the ability to lift and carry tools, supplies, equipment, plants, trees, landscaping materials, trash, and materials. Employees, with or without reasonable accommodation, must possess the ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with daily lifting requirements typically ranging from 50 to 75 pounds.

Work is performed primarily outdoors in parks, landscaped areas, public rights-of-way, playgrounds, gardens, planters, and other city-maintained facilities, with frequent exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and direct sunlight. The position may involve exposure to dust, dirt, grass, weeds, insects, allergens, pollen, fertilizers, landscaping materials, and other environmental conditions associated with grounds and tree maintenance. Employees are required to follow applicable safety regulations, industry best practices, manufacturer instructions, and departmental policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary Range: $44,826 - $59,180

Here’s how our salary ranges work:

• Hiring Range: $44,826 - $47,848

This is the range used to determine the starting annual salary for a new employee. Your starting annual salary within this range is based on factors such as your education, relevant experience, certifications, and licenses.

• Full Salary Range: $44,826 - $59,180

This is the full annual salary range for the position. As you gain experience, develop your skills, and demonstrate successful performance in the role, you may have opportunities for salary growth within the full range.

Work Hours: This position may be assigned to a Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

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