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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs managerial work in overseeing the
landscaping and groundskeeping maintenance activities in the General Services
Division of the Department of Administration. Responsible for planning and
managing a grounds maintenance program. Designs and manages a beautification
program and develops and manages maintenance plans. The work is performed
in accordance with the technical principles of horticulture, landscaping,
and grounds maintenance. Exercises considerable judgment within the scope
of assignments. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Performed
Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates grounds maintenance activities
including mowing and trimming grass; seeding; fertilizing, applying pesticides;
watering; planting and weeding flower beds; raking; trimming trees and shrubs;
ice, snow and debris removal.
Develops and drafts long-range beautification and grounds maintenance plans;
designs plant material for beautification projects; develop cost estimates.
Oversees the daily work of the section; supervises, assigns, inspects,
and evaluates the work of grounds staff.
Evaluates the condition of the grounds and determines appropriate methods
to improve the condition; determines the need for fertilization, weed control
or other means necessary to maintain healthy plant growth; follows all environmental
and safety procedures in using fertilizers, weed killers and other hazardous
chemicals.
Develops long-range section goals to include budget, staff and equipment
needs; assesses staff training needs and develops competencies and skills
through formal and on-the-job training programs.
Ensures staff operate and maintain all tools and equipment assigned in
a secure, safe, clean and orderly manner.
Performs personnel related work to include determining staffing levels,
developing position descriptions, interviewing and selecting staff, performance
evaluation and discipline.
Meets with agencies and groups to coordinate grounds maintenance during
special events.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by
reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related
seminars and conferences.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles, practices
and techniques of horticultural and grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of grounds
maintenance.
Knowledge of various types of plants, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation
and the maintenance requirements for trees, shrubs, plants and grasses.
Knowledge of the equipment used in the grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the work of maintenance staff.
Ability to develop beautification and project plans, budgets and costs
estimates.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
subordinates, agency officials, and the general public.
Minimum
Qualifications [Top]
Training:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university
with a major in horticulture, agronomy, plant pathology or related field.
Substitution:
Experience as described below may substitute for the training requirement
on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in landscaping,
nursery, or grounds maintenance, one year of which must have been in a supervisory
capacity.
Special Requirement:
May require an employee to possess a pesticide applicator's certification
if applying pesticides regulated by law.
Established: 9/15/05
Effective: 11/1/05