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Laborer – Horticulturist Jobs in Fairview Heights, Illinois, USA at City of Fairview Heights
Position: FT Laborer – Horticulturist
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SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under the general supervision of the Parks Supervisor, this position involves the planning and installation of all landscaping, annual flowers, tree planting, memorial programs, and general maintenance of the landscaped areas in parks, along right-of-way, public facilities, and other designated locations within the City of Fairview Heights. The horticulturist will also be responsible for general tree trimming, pruning of shrubs, and mulching in addition to other general park maintenance duties.
Assisting with ballfield maintenance, special events, and snow removal is also included in the job description. Some weekend, holiday, and evening work will be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Design/plan landscaping and grounds maintenance programs
Construct various projects assigned for the above facilities
Perform landscape installation and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns
Perform snow and ice removal on sidewalks at facilities owned by The City of Fairview Heights
Direct other temporary part-time employees in activities as assigned
Evaluate assigned projects for materials, equipment, and manpower needed
Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies
Operate various grounds maintenance and construction equipment as assigned
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor or as in the personnel policy
Assist Land Use Department in testifying to vegetation-related civil matters
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum two-year associate’s degree in horticulture, landscape design, or another related field preferred.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Pesticide License with the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain a pesticide license within the first year of employment.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED
Verbal Communication Skills
Internal Relationship Skills
Substitute Supervisory Skills
Planning and Organizational Skills
Mechanical Abilities
Manual Dexterity Abilities
Landscaping skills including installation, maintenance, and inspection
Ability to operate equipment such as rake, shovel, leaf blower, tiller, mower, edger, and other equipment
Ability to operate various hand and power tools
Ability to do physical labor with freedom of movement
Ability to interface with the public and represent the city in a positive manner
Ability to work independently after instruction from supervisor
Ability to direct seasonal workers in landscape maintenance
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The City of Fairview Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
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Title: Laborer – Horticulturist
Company: City of Fairview Heights
Location: Fairview Heights, Illinois, USA
Category: Trades / Skilled Labor (Outdoor / Nature), Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Outdoor / Nature)
