SR LANDSCAPE MAINT WORKER

City of Boulder City, NV; Boulder City (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boulder City, NV is seeking a Lead Landscape Maintenance Worker to supervise crews, perform advanced maintenance tasks, and ensure adherence to safety and city standards.

You will operate complex equipment, manage irrigation systems, apply chemicals responsibly, and maintain records of daily activities. A Class B license with tanker endorsement, forklift cert, and pesticide applicator certificate are required or obtainable within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Three years of park or landscape maintenance experience (or equivalent).
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Within six months, obtain a valid Class B Nevada Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
• Within twelve months, obtain forklift certification and Nevada Restricted Pesticide Applicators Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape maintenance crew and organize tasks.
• Guide adherence to City policies and safety procedures.
• Prepare and apply pesticides, herbicides, and other plant protection products as directed.
• Operate complex park maintenance equipment and assist with irrigation systems.
• Maintain grounds, plantings, and records of activities.

Skills

Lead supervision

Power-driven equipment

Irrigation systems

Tree pruning

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Nevada Pesticide Applicators Certificate

Class B CDL with tanker endorsement

Job description

This recruitment is limited to the first 50 qualified applications received, and will close without notice once that limit has been reached. This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification for up to one (1) year from the date of posting.

This position performs the more complex and difficult work in the maintenance of parks and other landscaped areas and related facilities. Serves as a lead worker of a landscape maintenance crew. This class represents the journey working level. It is distinguished from the Landscape Maintenance Worker by its responsibility for providing lead direction to a landscape maintenance crew in accomplishing specific and assigned tasks.

This description is intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and is not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees beyond the essential functions under their supervision.

Provides support guidance to landscape maintenance workers including organizing tasks, demonstrating proper procedures, monitoring adherence to City policies, referring unresolved issues to the supervisor.

Guides landscape maintenance workers in the preparation and application of insecticides, fungicides, pesticides and herbicides to control weed growth and plant infestation.

Operates the more complex power-driven equipment used in park maintenance.

Fertilizes lawns and plants in City parks and landscaped areas.

Plants annual, perennial and bulb flowers in planters, medians and other landscaped areas.

Mows lawns in City parks and landscaped areas using gang mowers.

Prunes and trims trees, and removes dead trees using handsaws, chain saws, clippers and ladder trucks.

Performs routine maintenance and care of grounds keeping equipment and tools.

Plants new or replacement trees, shrubs, or turf throughout the City's parks system and landscaped areas.

Maintains work records as required.

Maintains irrigation sprinklers by cleaning and adjusting heads, digging up and repairing broken lines and altering automatic controls as necessary.

Operates manual sprinkler systems at designated points to irrigate parks and other landscaped areas.

Installs and assists in the repair of irrigation systems.

Utilizes specialized equipment for leveling and grading landscaped areas.

Irrigate designated turf and landscaped areas with remote systems or standalone controllers.

High school diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years of experience performing park or landscape maintenance work. Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.

Possession of or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment a valid Class B State of Nevada Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with tanker endorsement.

Must possess or have ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, forklift certification, and Nevada Restricted Pesticide Applicators Certificate.

All required licenses and certifications are conditions of employment. Required licenses and certifications must remain valid and in effect throughout incumbency.

Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of proper methods of operating power-driven construction equipment such as dump trucks; proper use and care of tools and materials used in the repair, construction and maintenance of parks; planting techniques and planting and fertilizing materials; methods for trimming and pruning trees; procedures and techniques of pesticide and herbicide application; safe working practices.

Skill in using personal computers, facsimile machines, and telephones; using heavy equipment, such as water truck and dump truck.

Ability to provide instructions and guidance to subordinate employees engaged in grounds maintenance work; diagnose problems in parks as they impact grounds maintenance such as tree and turf diseases and insect infestation; operate medium power-driven equipment; perform manual work such as digging, raking, sweeping and hoeing; lift and/or move heavy objects; keep simple records; communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and follow written and verbal instructions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Supervisory classification: No

Safety Sensitive: Yes

May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Physical Requirements

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.

Mental Activities

Upholding ethical standards and practices. Making decisions that align with City’s values and ethics. Maintaining focus on tasks over extended periods. Avoiding distractions in a busy environment. Understanding written documents and instructions. Interpreting and applying information from various sources. Using specific software or equipment. Understanding technical information relevant to the job. Prioritizing workload effectively. Conveying information effectively. Active listening and articulating thoughts clearly. Guiding and motivating a team. Delegating tasks and responsibilities. Planning and envisioning future goals. Developing long-term strategies.

Physical Activities

The worker performs physically demanding manual work in climbing, crouching, grasping, handling, kneeling, reaching, and stooping; lifting, pushing or pulling heavy objects; and operating motor driven rotary mowers and other power equipment.

Visual Acuity

The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment; to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

Working Conditions

The worker is subject to adverse weather conditions, toxic agents, hazards associated with the operation of various motor driven and handheld power tools and equipment.

The City of Boulder City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Boulder City encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer