Part Time Technical Service Landscaper

The Department of Housing is currently hiring qualified individuals for summer Landscape work from May through mid-August. The position requires 24-40 hours of work per week. This position starts at $22.00 per hour.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

• Perform routine maintenance of grounds to include mowing, watering, weeding, planting, mulching, landscaping, cutting/moving brush and pruning shrubs, etc.
• Assist in maintaining and landscaping Housing Services grounds using tractors, mowers, sprayers, spreaders, hand tools, and landscape equipment.
• Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, and other trash and debris from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns, and other Housing Services property.
• Adjust, clean, oil, grease, inspect water level, anti-freeze, and air pressure of tires on equipment.
• May occasionally help clean apartments, offices, restrooms, and other areas using methods and materials specified by the supervisor.
• Perform interior and exterior painting, as needed.
• Assist higher graded maintenance workers with various daily tasks.
• Operate motor vehicle and Kubota utility vehicle as required.
• Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above.

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