Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician

sarasotagov; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sarasota’s Parks and Recreation department seeks a Regular, full-time Landscape Technician to maintain landscaped areas across parks, cemeteries, medians, and roads. You will operate mowers and related equipment, prune trees, manage irrigation, and perform routine repairs, under supervision.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, Florida landscape license, FL CDL-B or higher within six months, MOT and GI-BMP certifications, FEMA 100/700, and FNGLA certification within one

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Florida Dept. of Agriculture license required.
• Valid FL driver’s license; CDL Class B or higher within 6 months.
• MOT certification within six months; GI-BMP fertilizer certification; FEMA 100/700; FNGLA cert within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Maintains shrubs, flowers, and landscaped areas using mowers, edgers, and other equipment.
• Keeps tools and equipment in good condition.
• Prunes ornamentals and trees with proper techniques.
• Prevents and controls disease and pests in lawns and shrubs.
• Mows, weeds, irrigates landscapes, and cleans grounds.
• Works in parks, cemeteries, medians, and roads.
• Performs minor irrigation system maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Horticulture

Equipment operation

Ocassional manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Lawn and Ornamental Holder License

Valid Florida Driver's License

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or higher

MOT certification

GI-BMP certification

FEMA 100/700

FNGLA-Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician

Job description

The City of Sarasota’s Parks and Recreation department seeks a Regular, full-time Landscape Technician to maintain landscaped areas across parks, cemeteries, medians, and roads. You will operate mowers and related equipment, prune trees, manage irrigation, and perform routine repairs, under supervision.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, Florida landscape license, FL CDL-B or higher within six months, MOT and GI-BMP certifications, FEMA 100/700, and FNGLA certification within one