Landscape Technician

A skilled laborer position responsible for daily maintenance of parks, medians, municipal properties, cul-de-sacs, and streetscape.

• Cleaning flowerbeds, planting trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Installation and repair of irrigation equipment.
• Prepares preliminary design, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates pertaining to the development of state parks, recreation areas and other recreation projects, and highway roadside landscaping.
• Reviews plans for conformance to codes and authorized approval for construction.
• Inspects projects as they progress to determine regulation and specification compliance, and makes recommendations to existing specifications and plans.
• Advices contractors on the interpretation of plans and recommends changes when necessary.
• Oversees the work of professional staff by making and reviewing work assignments, establishing priorities, coordinating activities, and resolving related work problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

• Knowledge of proper safety procedures, including signage and traffic management techniques and appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques and landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge of the equipment and materials used for lawn care and landscape maintenance.
• Skill in the use of landscaping and lawn care equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture/design.
• Knowledge of the instruments, tools, symbols and nomenclature used in landscape architectural drawing and specifications.
• Knowledge of costs and uses of construction materials in landscape design.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and procedures.
• Able to operate light vehicles and equipment.
• Able to make accurate drawings to scale from sketches, design drawings, and verbal instructions.
• Able to prepare complete plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Able to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Able to maintain favorable public relations.
• Able to organize and coordinate the work of others.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate highly desirable, but not required.
• At least 3 years of experience in similar type of work.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required, Class “C” CDL.

• None

Code:
Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable

• Heavy lifting (45 lbs.. and over)
• Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)
• Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)
• Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)
• Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Climbing (use of legs and arms)
• Climbing (legs only)
• Good near vision
• Good distant vision
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Distinguishing basic colors
• Distinguishing shades of colors
• Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Straight pulling
• Pulling hand over hand
• Pushing
• Walking…