POSITION PURPOSE

Assumes responsibility for maintenance of office/centre grounds, parks, gardens, nursery, or other landscaped areas. Seeds, sods, and trims lawns. Applies herbicides and insecticides. Plants, transplants, fertilizes, weeds, irrigates, cultivates, and prunes trees, shrubs, and plants. Repairs sprinklers and/or other irrigation and watering systems. Assists staff as required and keeps management well informed of area activities and of any significant problems.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Assumes responsibility for effectively completing gardener functions.

a. Plants, irrigates, cultivates, fertilizes and weeds gardens.

b. Mixes soils, makes cuttings, transplants seedlings, trims hedges, and stakes and prunes trees.

c. Performs sprinkler system and irrigation repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

d. Maintains lawns by seeding, sodding, and/or mowing, and removing debris, clippings, and leaves.

e. Applies herbicides and insecticides as necessary.

f. Digs ditches and holes as necessary.

2. Assumes responsibility for maintaining related records.

a. Keeps inventory records for gardening supplies.

b. Completes scheduled gardening tasks and lists materials used for inventory purposes.

c. Documents and records when herbicides and insecticides are applied.



3. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with area staff and with management.

a. Assists other staff as needed.

b. Ensures that management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

c. Adheres to safety regulations and procedures.

4. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

a. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.

b. Completes special projects as assigned.

c. Attends and participates in meeting as required.


PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

1. Lawns are well maintained with clippings and leaves removed promptly. Overall landscaping is neat and free of debris.

2. Flowerbeds, trees, shrubs and bushes are given appropriate care to ensure health of the plants.

3. Work is completed efficiently and within specified time parameters.

4. Assignments are completed in accordance with gardening schedule.

5. Safety regulations and procedures are consistently observed.

6. Maintenance records, work orders, and inventory logs are accurate and up-to-date.

7. Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

8. Good communication and coordination exist with area staff.


QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: None.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of care requirements for trees, plants, shrubs and lawns indigenous to the area.
Familiar with various types of gardening methods and tools.
Knowledge in applying herbicides and insecticides.
Familiarity with irrigation systems.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One year of experience in the care and maintenance of trees, plants, shrubs, and lawns.

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Able to work well independently.
Good problem solving skills.
Solid hand/eye coordination.
Able to operate related tools and equipment.