The
fundamental reason this position exists is to supervise the work of skilled and
semi-skilled workers administering herbicide and pesticide applications and
maintaining City right-of-ways, drainage easements, and other City owned
properties. The primary work responsibilities of
this position are: supervises employees; oversees the application of herbicide
and pesticide spraying and mowing operations of right-of ways, drainage
easements, and City-owned properties; designs and oversees landscape and plant
projects; prepares and maintains records of equipment, materials, and supplies;
coordinates maintenance work.
Supervision is received from the Assistant Director, Maintenance.
Must have a High
school diploma or GED and five (5) years' experience working at a nursery/garden
center or in landscape maintenance to include one (1) year experience in the
application of restricted chemicals and two (2) years of related supervisory or
lead worker experience.
NOTE:
Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Ability
to obtain and maintain a CDL Class B with tanker endorsement. Ability to be on-call 24 hours and work
nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for emergencies and/or special events.
Applicants must have obtained either a State Public Health License or a
Rights-of-Way License at the time of appointment and must have obtained
the other of the two within six (6) months after
appointment.