Parks Landscape Tech: Design, Irrigation & Maintenance

City-of-Punta-Gord; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Punta Gorda is seeking a skilled laborer for daily maintenance of parks, medians, and streetscape. You will plant flora, install/install and repair irrigation, and assist in landscape development for recreation projects.

The role requires knowledge of safety procedures, landscaping techniques, and equipment operation, plus the ability to coordinate work and communicate with contractors and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures and traffic management.
• Landscaping techniques and landscape maintenance.
• Experience with lawn care equipment and landscape materials.
• Ability to operate landscaping machinery safely.
• Understanding of landscape architecture principles.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of construction materials costs.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques.
• Ability to drive listed vehicles and equipment.
• Strong communication and public relations skills.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain flowerbeds and plant trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Install and repair irrigation systems.
• Prepare preliminary designs, drawings, specs, and cost estimates for parks and recreation projects.
• Review plans for code conformance and approve construction.
• Inspect projects for compliance and suggest changes.
• Advise contractors on plan interpretation and changes.
• Oversee staff tasks, set priorities, coordinate activities, and resolve issues.

Skills

Safety procedures

Landscaping techniques

Landscape maintenance

Lawn care equipment

Landscape architecture knowledge

Drawing from sketches

Cost estimation

Inspection techniques

Operating light vehicles

Communication

Public relations

Team organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

3+ years of experience in similar work

Valid Florida driver’s license (Class C CDL)

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Landscaping equipment

Job description

City of Punta Gorda is seeking a skilled laborer for daily maintenance of parks, medians, and streetscape. You will plant flora, install/install and repair irrigation, and assist in landscape development for recreation projects.

The role requires knowledge of safety procedures, landscaping techniques, and equipment operation, plus the ability to coordinate work and communicate with contractors and staff.