Landscape Maintenance Technician
11 days ago
Ocala
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a landscape maintenance program. Principles and practices used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems. Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of commonly used hand and power landscaping tools and equipment. Practices and procedures of traffic control including proper placement of cones, barricades, and warning devices. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations. Ability to: Perform a variety of landscape and maintenance work in medians, right-of-ways, open spaces, trails, and other landscaped areas. Learn and perform planting, transplanting, pruning, trimming, and removal of plants around the clubhouse. Recognize common plants, plant diseases, and insect pests. Use and operate vehicles and equipment, hand tools, and power tools and equipment required for the work safely and efficiently. Perform a variety of tasks and heavy manual labor for extended periods and in unfavorable weather conditions. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures including safety around work areas in high traffic. Take coaching, instruction, and feedback with a cooperative and positive attitude. Set up a safe work site including cones, signs, and directing traffic. Minimize public and employee safety hazards by conforming to required codes. Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision. Assign work as needed Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public,
Agriculture