Job Title : 8692 LANDSCAPE GARDENER SUPERVISOR Minimum Requirement - Primary Education : High school graduate. Minimum Requirement - Primary Experience : Must have four years experience in grounds maintenance, golf course greenskeeping, landscaping or other related experience. Education Substitution : An associate degree or technical training in horticulture or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A Kentucky Certified Nurseryman, Certified ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Arborist or other trade certification will substitute for the required experience. Experience Substitution : None Special Requirements : Must possess a valid driver’s license. Post Employment Requirements : Must maintain a valid driver’s license for the length of employment in this classification. Department/Division/Branch/Address : Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park 113 Administrative Drive Gilbertsville, KY 42044 Location : Marshall County Agency Contact : Scot Ratzlaff at 270-362-4271 # of Vacancies : 1 Position Type : Full-time Merit (18A) Work Schedule : 1st Shift Vacancy Type : Competitive - Open To All Candidates Work Week : 37.5 hr/wk Pay Grade : 11 Salary Range: Pay Grade 11 (MIN-MID) $26,483.04 - $35,080.56 yearly at 37.5 hour work week Description of Job Duties Operates as the assistant superintendent of golf and grounds maintenance. Plans activities and supervises Landscape Gardeners in the performance of grounds maintenance duties. Prepares and grades terrain, applies fertilizers and pesticides, seeds and sods lawns and transplants flowers, trees and shrubs. Uses manual and power operated equipment. Works with Landscape Planner in locating and installing plant materials in new and existing landscapes. May cultivate flowers and other plants in the greenhouse as directed. Mows and trims lawns, using manual and power equipment. Trims and prunes trees and shrubs. Removes dead trees using chain saws, etc. Cultivates gardens. Keeps grounds free of debris such as litter, limbs and leaves. Irrigates lawns, flower beds, shrubs and trees using hoses or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system. Inspects assigned grounds for nutrient deficiencies, detect insect, diseases and pest infestations and identify foreign plant growth. May use tractor or skid-steer loader equipped with attachments such as mowers, fertilizer spreaders, grader box and harrow. Keeps log of activities, maintains maintenance records and compiles periodic reports. Attends continuing educational sessions. Selection Method : Qualifying: All candidates who apply and meet the minimum requirements are eligible for placement on the register for hiring consideration. Group : AGRICULTURAL AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES Characteristics of the Class : Supervises the activities of landscape gardeners and other grounds maintenance staff on assigned state properties. Insures proper grounds maintenance and horticultural practices are being performed on grounds; and performs other duties as required. Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements : Work typically involves heavy lifting, bending and stooping. Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Operate power equipment and work with pesticides. Exposed to loud noises and sharp objects. Additional Requirements : Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Post Date : 07/02/2013 Post Ending Date : 07/15/2013 https://sjobs.brassring/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=187977&PartnerId=20101&SiteId=5031
Posted on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:43:31 +0000
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