City Gardener I

City Gardener I Tulsa's Green Country Staffing - 3.9 Broken Arrow, OK Job Details Full-time $17.82 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Heavy equipment operation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Horticulture Power tools Full Job Description The City of Tulsa is looking to hire a Gardener I for their parks department. This department works on 24 of the local parks and they get very busy over the summer. Looking for strong candidates with at least 1 year of experience in landscape/garden maintenance work. Horticulture education would be a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plants exterior and interior seasonal and ornamental plant displays and performs related maintenance such as watering, weeding, fertilizing, pruning and trimming Applies fertilizers, pesticides, and chemicals to seasonal and ornamental plant displays, aquatic environments, turf grasses, and plants inside greenhouse Assists with establishing, mowing, trimming, and edging turf Maintains annuals, bulbs, floral display crops, perennials, tropical plants, aquatics, shrubs, and trees. Operates and maintains a variety of light and heavy power and automotive equipment Operates and maintains ornamental fountains and pumps Operates manual and automatic irrigation systems Writes daily reports and maintains records and logs as required Performs park and maintenance facility cleanup Assists with setting up and maintaining plant displays for special events

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Some knowledge of the common varieties of annuals, perennials, and ornamental shrubs and trees used in landscaping; some knowledge of the methods of applying fertilizers and pesticides, and common pests and diseases; some knowledge of proper pruning practices for trees and flowering shrubs; some knowledge of the common methods and practices for establishing and maintaining turf grass; Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; and the ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization, and the public in giving and receiving information. Skill in the operation of light to heavy automotive equipment, and in the use of pertinent tools and power equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements include frequent walking and standing; frequent lifting up to 60 pounds; occasional carrying up to 50 pounds; occasional pushing up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, kneeling, handling, reaching, balancing, crawling, feeling, climbing, smelling, twisting, and talking; and vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.

Schedule :

Monday-Friday 7am-330pm

Requirements :

background check, pre-employment drug screen, Driver's license, HS diploma/GED, 1 year gardening experience Reference job #130937

Pay:

$17.82 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Gardening:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person