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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Landscape Technician
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (80) Serv/Maint
Class Code: 15015 Salary Grade: XO7
Approved: Last Revised: September 06, 2022

Purpose:
 

Under close supervision, perform activities associated with the landscaping and maintenance of park areas, golf courses, and other City owned properties
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Perform routine grounds maintenance and landscaping functions including mowing, edging and trimming of grounds and park land areas, planting, watering, weeding, and maintaining trees, shrubs and bedding plants.
  2. Apply a wide range of chemicals and fertilizers to treat and control insects, plant diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
  3. Operate hand pump sprayers, injectors, tillers, broadcast and drop spreaders, aerifiers, sod cutters, etc.
  4. Remain informed of laws, policies, and regulations concerning the application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.
  5. Maintain records, inventories, and maintenance schedules.
  6. May perform other park maintenance, construction, and repair activities riding mowers, push mowers, trimmers, back hoes, power tools, and hand tools.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  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.
  • 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 establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to landscaping, caring for plants, gardens, park lands, or other similar responsibilities.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Must obtain a Texas Certified Chemical Applicators license within six (6) months of employment.
  • Valid Texas Class C Drivers License.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.