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Maintenance Supervisor - Horticulture
Description
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a motivated, experienced Horticulture Professional to join the team.
The starting salary range will be $24.83 - $29.82 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Perform administrative tasks associated with the supervision of worksites, projects and staff.
Lead and supervise the horticulture team and volunteers in all aspects of managing the Department flower beds. Tasks include yearly ordering of annuals, mulching, watering, planting, weeding and removing the annuals at the end of the season.
Determines daily tasks and assignments for the Horticulture team.
The supervisor oversees administrative details such as personnel evaluations, timesheets, and p-card purchases.
Provides public programs for adults and children on various horticulture aspects.
Maintains the horticulture nursery.
Knowledge of flower garden design and maintenance.
Knowledge of use and maintenance of small engines and equipment.
Marginal Function Examples
Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.
Perform Other Duties As Required Or Assigned.
May have to work some weekends, evenings and Department special events.
This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to six (6) years of hands-on, relevant horticulture work experience including two years of supervisory or lead experience.
Possession of a valid Drivers License.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY : Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY : The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
04
What do you consider to be the most important aspects of this job? Specifically, how do you feel your skills would contribute to these aspects?
05
Discuss the types of grounds maintenance equipment that you are familiar with and your standards for maintaining that equipment.
06
Describe your six (6) years of hands-on, relevant horticulture work experience, including any supervisory experience you have.
07
Describe any knowledge and experience you have with native Missouri Wildflowers.
08
Please tell us about any experience you have in garden design and flower bed arrangement.
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a motivated, experienced Horticulture Professional to join the team.
The starting salary range will be $24.83 - $29.82 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Perform administrative tasks associated with the supervision of worksites, projects and staff.
Lead and supervise the horticulture team and volunteers in all aspects of managing the Department flower beds. Tasks include yearly ordering of annuals, mulching, watering, planting, weeding and removing the annuals at the end of the season.
Determines daily tasks and assignments for the Horticulture team.
The supervisor oversees administrative details such as personnel evaluations, timesheets, and p-card purchases.
Provides public programs for adults and children on various horticulture aspects.
Maintains the horticulture nursery.
Knowledge of flower garden design and maintenance.
Knowledge of use and maintenance of small engines and equipment.
Marginal Function Examples
Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.
Perform Other Duties As Required Or Assigned.
May have to work some weekends, evenings and Department special events.
This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to six (6) years of hands-on, relevant horticulture work experience including two years of supervisory or lead experience.
Possession of a valid Drivers License.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY : Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY : The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
-
No
Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
- Yes
-
No
How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
04
What do you consider to be the most important aspects of this job? Specifically, how do you feel your skills would contribute to these aspects?
05
Discuss the types of grounds maintenance equipment that you are familiar with and your standards for maintaining that equipment.
06
Describe your six (6) years of hands-on, relevant horticulture work experience, including any supervisory experience you have.
07
Describe any knowledge and experience you have with native Missouri Wildflowers.
08
Please tell us about any experience you have in garden design and flower bed arrangement.
- Required Question
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