The
fundamental reason this position exists is to perform professional landscape
maintenance work. The work
responsibilities of this position are: maintains all plants, shrubs, trees,
hedges, ornamental plants and turf; maintains and repairs irrigation systems;
designs landscape work for new exhibits; trains and supervises personnel;
performs administrative related duties; and contributes to department
objectives. Incumbents receive
supervision from the Maintenance and Construction Supervisor.
Bachelor’s degree in Ornamental
Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Agronomy, or related field and
one (1) year supervisory experience in landscape maintenance to include
experience in pruning, fertilizing, identifying disease or insect problems, irrigation,
and landscape design.
NOTE: Qualifying
education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge,
skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Ability
to perform work related tasks in varying, sometimes extreme, weather
conditions. Ability to work assigned
weekends, evenings and holidays as needed to serve as the on-site contact
person. Ability obtain and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license. Ability
to obtain and maintain a State of Alabama Ornamental and Turf Pest Control
certification within six (6) months after appointment.