Gardener - #262758

Position Summary

Perform a variety of duties involved in the planning, care and maintenance of plants and grounds and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and

Two (2) years experience in horticulture grounds maintenance work.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Methods and techniques of plant maintenance including the pruning and trimming of a variety of shrubs
• Care, operation and maintenance of a variety of power tools and equipment
• Principles of plant taxonomy and classification
• Techniques of plant and garden care
• Proper watering techniques as applied to individual plant life
• Safe work practices
• Basic principles and practices of grounds maintenance
• Basic principles and practices of irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair
  
  

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Care for and maintain a variety of plant life
• Perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties
• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work