FT Laborer

Department: Parks & Recreation

Status: Full-Time

Classification: Local 148

Reports Directly To: Parks Supervisor

Wage: $28.47/Hour

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
• Directs 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
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor or as in the personnel policy
• Ability to assist Land Use Department in testifying to vegetation related civil matters

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two-year associates 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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