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City of Tulsa
Gardener I
Job Location: Tulsa, OK
Department:
Parks & Recreation, Horticulture / Labor and Trade
Description:
Under general supervision performs semiskilled and skilled gardening work in the care and propagation of ornamental plant collections and landscapes, and other related assigned duties.
Pay Grade:
LT-14 / Starting Salary: $10.42/Hr.
Essential Job Functions:
Plants exterior and interior seasonal and ornamental plant displays and performs related maintenance such as watering, weeding, fertilizing, pruning and trimming, and landscape construction;
Applies fertilizers, pesticides, and chemicals to seasonal and ornamental plant displays, aquatic environments, turf grasses, and plants inside greenhouses;
Establishes, mows, trims, and edges turf;
Propagates and maintains annuals, bulbs, floral display crops, perennials, tropical plants, aquatics, shrubs, and trees by seed, cuttings, or division in a greenhouse;
Operates and maintains a variety of light and heavy automotive equipment;
Repairs outdoor irrigation systems and greenhouse mist systems;
Operates and maintains ornamental fountains and pumps;
Writes daily reports and maintains records and logs as required;
Performs minor carpentry and facility repairs and cleanup;
Sets up and maintains plant displays for special events.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Minimum Requirement:
Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development Certificate (GED), and two (2) years of experience in skilled gardening work, including experience in greenhouse, nursery, or ornamental landscape maintenance; or an equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section 128. Refer to the Gardener Progression Criterion Document for additional requirements.
Some knowledge of the common varieties of annuals, perennials, and ornamental shrubs and trees used in landscaping; some knowledge of the methods of applying fertilizers and pesticides, and common pests and diseases; some knowledge of proper pruning practices for trees and flowering shrubs; some knowledge of the common methods and practices for establishing and maintaining turf grass; some knowledge of the methods of propagating and maintaining plants by seed, cutting, or division in a greenhouse operation; and some knowledge of the safety requirements of the work performed. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; and the ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization, and the public in giving and receiving information. Skill in the operation of light to heavy automotive equipment, and in the use of pertinent tools and power equipment.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements include frequent walking and standing; frequent lifting up to 60 pounds; occasional carrying up to 50 pounds; occasional pushing up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, kneeling, handling, reaching, balancing, crawling, feeling, climbing, smelling, twisting, and talking; and vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a Service Technician Identification; must obtain a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of hire; and some positions may also require either an "H" or "X" endorsement.
Skills Tests Required:
A written knowledge assessment may be administered.
Working Environment:
*Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., overtime as nessary. Working environment is primarily outdoors and occasionally indoors, and in inclement weather. May be exposed to the following: heights more than 15 ft, hazardous materials, flammable liquids, excessive dust, confined spaces, high noises, weather/temperature extremes, rough terrains, cutting/chipping/grinding, damp/wet surfaces, snow/ice-covered surfaces, insect bites, poisonous plants, snake bites, overhead power lines, toxic fumes/vapors/odors, and refuse/garbage/litter/animal waste.
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City of Tulsa
200 Civic Center, Rm 105
Tulsa, OK 74103
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