Landscape​/Horticulture Technician II

An incumbent is involved in landscaping and grounds maintenance activities at the lead level overseeing and participating in the upkeep and beautification of campus grounds.

An incumbent in this class typically reports to a Landscape/Horticulture Superintendent and is responsible for overseeing and participating in planting, transplanting, cultivating, and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns. Concurrently, an incumbent provides landscape design of new planting areas and renovation of old areas; oversees greenhouse operations involving supply inventory, seeding, propagation, transplanting, insect and disease control, and fertilizing to ensure adequate bedding and plant supplies for use in campus display areas;

and engages in special projects. Significant aspects of work in this class includes serving at the lead level, performing miscellaneous grounds duties and equipment upkeep and maintenance. An incumbent may address groups and give educational presentations when required.

• Knowledge of advanced horticulture principles and practices and their application.
• Knowledge of landscape design, soils, and plant materials.
• Knowledge of proper handling and mixing of spray materials.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of groundskeeping tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Knowledge of horticulture principles and practices, and their application.
• Skill in performing technical work in landscape maintenance and beautification.
• Skill in assigning and overseeing the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and keep simple records.
• Ability to operate, repair, and maintain a variety of grounds equipment.

High school diploma and two (2) years relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.

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