PART TIME: Horticultural Assistant

REPORTS TO
:
Division Administrator
FLSA STATUS
:
Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION
:
Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director
PAY GRADE
: 110
SAFETY SENSITIVE
:
No

The purpose of this job is to research and prepare information for developing and servicing the outdoor environment at Athens-Clarke County Government parks, buildings, and rights-of-way. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating and accomplishing the objectives involved in landscape development and maintenance, as well as performing additional tasks as assigned.

May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness, and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

High school diploma or equivalent with six (6) months or more experience with landscape maintenance or construction, landscape architecture or design, urban planning, recreation planning, or a related field; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Designs and or submits recommendations for landscape enhancements.
• Installs, evaluates and provides maintenance of trees, shrubbery, flowers, grasses, and other plantings from general instructions or landscape plans.
• Implements fertilizer and pesticide programs, including sending soil and plant samples for analysis, interpreting analysis results, implementing applications, and maintaining related records.
• Performs soil preparation including cultivation, amendment, and finish grade.
• Researches and provides reports/summaries of finding on topics relevant to the division; edits and critiques reports, and other publications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the Landscape Management Division of the Central Services Department.
• Knowledge of landscape, horticulture, irrigation systems, soil analysis, heavy grounds maintenance equipment, and policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge and proficiency in interpreting landscape construction drawings, street maps, horticultural information, and other related charts, records, and reports.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of soil preparation tools, pruning tools, sprayers, spreaders, construction tools, irrigation tools, landscape supplies, and safety equipment.
• Skill and or understanding of using tractors, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, mowers, power tools, and a variety of landscape maintenance tools and supplies.
• Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, operations, and equipment needs as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with fellow employees, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Ability to demonstrate good management and human relations skills.
• Ability to handle the required mathematical calculations.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment such as tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, various trucks, mowers, tillers, power tools, pruning tools, sprayers and spreaders, construction tools, irrigation tools, and other equipment and supplies needed for grounds keeping and landscape maintenance. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.

This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of heavy work.