| Purpose: |
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Under minimal supervision, and a high degree of independence, plans and coordinates turf maintenance and landscaping activities for the City’s parks and turf areas. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Coordinates and oversees personnel and turf maintenance activities.
- Assists with the preparation, administration, and monitoring of operating budgets and project expenditure forecasting.
- Develops comprehensive turf irrigation and maintenance plans.
- Plans and oversees the preparation and application of turf treatments.
- Verifies, documents, mitigates, and provides remedy for the factors contributing to the disease and general health of turf grass.
- Provides specification for and makes purchases of equipment, parts, and supplies.
- Provides technical consultation and support to help develop turf degradation intervention strategies.
- Creates, interprets, and maintains detailed reports and records of turf maintenance activities.
- Ensures compliance with all chemical treatment Local, State, and Federal regulations.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership/supervision, training, technical support, and input on the evaluation of employees, employment selection, and disciplinary actions.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of the use and application of chemicals and compounds including fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides.
- Knowledge of insect pests, plant diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
- Knowledge of techniques and practices for propagating, planting, and maintaining trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and ground covers.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to work being performed.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and water drainage patterns.
- Skill in the use and safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, push mowers, trimmers, back hoes, power tools, and hand tools.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using advanced computer and related software applications.
- Ability to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to work being performed.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Turf Management or in a field related to the job, plus (5) five years of related experience, including one (1) year of experience which was in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Experience may substitute for the required education up to two (2) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Texas Class C Driver license.
- Must obtain a valid pesticide applicator’s license within six (6) months of employment.
- Must obtain a valid Landscape Irrigation license within six (6) months of employment.
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