Senior Landscape Technician - Park Operations (Parks)

City of Arlington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 23,543 - 29,425; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is seeking a dedicated individual for park site maintenance and landscape management. In this role, you will operate specialized equipment and manage various landscape tasks, ensuring the health of plants and turf.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1-2 years of relevant experience, and a valid Texas Operator's License. Responsibilities also include coordinating seasonal employees and maintaining accurate records of work performed.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in lawn care, maintenance, construction, or horticulture.
• Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized equipment for maintenance of park sites.
• Perform maintenance tasks for golf courses and park sites.
• Manage landscape tasks such as mowing and trimming.
• Coordinate seasonal employees for site care.

Skills

Knowledge of carpentry and plumbing

Irrigation system maintenance

Maintenance of plants and shrubs

Ability to read chemical labels

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $17.09 - $21.36 per hour

Job Summary

Under general supervision operates specialized equipment for the maintenance of park sites and performs landscape management tasks and applies prescribed amounts of fertilizers and chemicals for pest control and healthy plants/turf.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate specialized equipment for the maintenance of park sites including specialized mowing equipment, chemical sprayers, backhoe, front and end loader and various implements utilized in care of large turf areas as well as maintain and perform minor adjustments to the equipment.
• Perform maintenance type duties to golf courses and park sites including construction and repair of buildings, shelters, playgrounds, concrete/asphalt, retaining walls, landscape improvements, drainage systems, etc.
• Perform landscape management tasks such as mowing and trimming of turf grass areas, installation and care of plant materials including flowers, trees and ground cover.
• Apply prescribed amounts of fertilizers and chemicals for pest control and healthy plants/turf as well as maintain accurate application records.

Other Job Functions

• Coordinate activities of seasonal employees and other small groups in the care and maintenance of facilities and during special projects.
• Install irrigation systems and perform preventative maintenance to irrigation system and controllers.
• Monitor daily progress of landscaped areas by inspecting plants and turf for insects, diseases, weeds, desiccation, etc., and recognize any problems that may be detrimental to health of plant/turf, playing conditions and facility safety.
• Prepare and maintain records such as cost analysis for site improvement project, project progress report, work performed, and equipment utilized, fuel usage, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, procedures, tools and equipment used in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work.
• Skill in determining irrigation problems, maintaining irrigation systems, repairing and installing irrigation systems.
• Skill in the maintenance of flowering annuals, shrubs, trees, roses, etc.
• Ability to read chemical labels and mixing directions of insecticides, herbicides and other pesticides rates/types.
• High School Diploma or GED, plus one to two years of experience in lawn care, maintenance, construction or horticulture.
• Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C.

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal background check, Physical and Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), Drug and alcohol testing, Motor vehicle review (MVR).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail].