Gardener

Overview

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 Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

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.

• 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
• 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