Roadside Landscape Maintenance Technician

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Durham is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Worker to maintain lawns, beds, and public landscapes. You will operate light-duty equipment, apply seed, fertilizer, water, and herbicides, and assist with snow and litter duties for city properties in Durham.

Seasonal and year-round responsibilities include mowing, bed installation, and routine care; you will report metrics and deliver quality work within deadlines, with safety and customer service at the forefront.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
• Two years of operations and specialized maintenance experience in Landscaping, agriculture, or applied horticulture
• Valid NC Class C Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record
• Valid NC Pesticide Applicator’s License
• Job-related safety training may be required (forklift, lock out/tag out, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing operations with appropriate equipment and PPE, maintain work zones.
• Install, irrigate, and maintain shrub beds and landscaped areas using fertilizers and mulch.
• Perform equipment checks and preventative maintenance, operate light-duty tools.
• Gather and report work metrics to supervisor.
• Provide customer service and respond to questions about policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mowing operations

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Customer service

Pesticide application

Safety training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pesticide Applicator’s License

IMSA signs and marking level 1

Job description

The City of Durham is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Worker to maintain lawns, beds, and public landscapes. You will operate light-duty equipment, apply seed, fertilizer, water, and herbicides, and assist with snow and litter duties for city properties in Durham.

Seasonal and year-round responsibilities include mowing, bed installation, and routine care; you will report metrics and deliver quality work within deadlines, with safety and customer service at the forefront.