Landscaper I

Under supervision performs routine tasks related to grounds maintenance; do semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operate small hand-powered equipment; maintenance of Driving Range. Provides for the care and maintenance of the turf area, ornamental trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and flowers. Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, with toxic or caustic chemicals. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally experiences vibration.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares soil for planting beds and lawn areas.
• Operates mechanical equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers and utility vehicles.
• Plants trees, shrubs, turf grass and flowers.
• Prunes and trims trees and shrubs.
• Maintains a clean landscape environment through trash removal and debris cleanup.
• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.
• Maintains landscape through application of mulch, water, fertilizer and grooming.
• String line trimmer and blower operation.
• Water sealing and maintenance of Par Course Equipment.
• Repair of pathways.
• Painting curbing and speed bumps.
• Assist in over-seeding lawns.
• Repair irrigation as needed.
• Fertilize lawn areas.
• Operation of tee & greens mowers.
• Maintains flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the Department Manager.
• Performs labor in project work.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Attend educational seminars when available.