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Technician, Lawn Maintenance
Job Description
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY
Local Tile: TECHNICIAN, LAWN MAINTENANCE
State Title: Landscape Gardener
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB GOAL:
To provide skilled landscape maintenance work using equipment associated with that type of work, such as mulching, pruning, fertilization, chemical application, tree pruning, and similar tasks for District facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- One (1) year of experience in landscape maintenance.
- Must have or be able to obtain within the probationary period, a valid state of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Public Applicator’s Restricted Use Pesticides License for Ornamental and Turf.
- Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to operate a pickup truck pulling a trailer loaded with commercial lawn equipment to various facilities to maintain grounds. Ability to operate both riding and walk behind mowers as well as other equipment associated with lawn maintenance. Ability to use weed eaters and other hand-operated equipment to maintain areas such as retention ponds and other sites that are not accessible by mowers. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and take directives from the foreman. Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and use of light trucks and of less complex equipment. Knowledge of traffic and other regulations governing the use of equipment. Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the operation of equipment. Knowledge of basic irrigation repair. Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
REPORTS TO:
Supervisor, Sites Management
SUPERVISES:
N/A
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Apply appropriate chemical application for treatment of weeds and fire ants.
- Mow District grounds.
- Trim trees and heavy brush using chain saws, pole saws and heavy duty “weed eaters.”
- Maintain accurate records of daily work and time and payroll information.
- Follow safety standards in performing work and report unsafe conditions to Lead/Manager in a timely manner.
- May be required to work after hours and/or weekends.
- May be required to Travel outside of Manatee County in the performance of duties.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy work. Requires lifting operations involving weights up to fifty pounds. Requires lifting, holding, carrying, sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. The worker is exposed to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions ranging from very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The noise level in the work environment can be high at times. Safety is the highest priority.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Board approved:
6/25/2019
SALARY SCHEDULE: AFSCME
PAY GRADE: 25B
JOB CODE: TBD
STATE CODE: 79029
Pay Scale
Negotiated Starting Hourly : $17.10
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