4656 Collins Rd. #1 

Jacksonville, FL 32244

Job Title: Landscape Technician

Department: Landscaping

Reporting to:  Landscape Supervisor

Date:  04/09/2015

Position Status:

☐      New            ☒    Updated

FLSA Status:

     ☒  Non-exempt      ☐ Exempt

Job Summary:

Under a crew leader’s guidance and with additional training, the incumbent in this position will work to maintain landscaped grounds to a specified high standard. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High school or GED preferred

Experience

Prior landscape maintenance preferred, but not required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Valid Florida driver’s license preferred

Other

Must be able to work flexible hoursMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.Must be able to perform duties that require a great deal of bending.Able to use edger, leaf blower and lawn mower to maintain grounds.Ability to work in extreme weather conditions. Knowledge of or willingness to learn, use of tools, equipment and supplies relative to landscaping duties.

Job Duties

Essential Duties

% of Time

Identification and removal of plants determined to be weeds in their present locations.Removal of any debris, litter, and trash in and around shrub beds.Removal of dead leaves, flowers and other materials, and trimming as instructed.Add additional mulch and removing old mulch from beds

90

Other Duties

% of Time

Assist other staff with other landscaping responsibilities as needed

10

 

Supervisory/Decision-making  Authority

Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees?  ☐ Yes ☒ No

Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: 0

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

   Required   

StandingWalkingLifting (Up to 50lbs)Carrying (Up to 50lbs)Pushing/Pulling     Bending/StoopingReachingGraspingTurningRepetitive Motions

   Preferred

Reading

      

      

   

HAZARDS:

Proximity to moving mechanical partsHousekeeping and/or cleaning agentsToxic or caustic chemicalsLandscaping materials and productsWorking outdoors in hot temperatures (above 90 degrees Fahrenheit)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

Drive motor vehicleRespectful client relationshipsSensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred 

Verbal communication (including telephone)Team-oriented and collaborative interpersonal relationshipsMaintain records