Horticulture Technician II - City of Greeley

Salary Range: $23.70 - $30.82 Hourly

Hiring Range: $23.70 - $23.71 Hourly

Job Summary:

This position provides for the maintenance of all public landscape beds throughout the community that includes the design, installation and maintenance of annual floral beds.  The work is accomplished by trash pickup, leaf cleanup, mulching, planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing and pruning or rejuvenating shrubs, grasses or trees.  The position is also responsible for the minor repair and maintenance of irrigation systems in the landscape beds and manages the maintenance of vehicles, water pumps, tillers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers and leaf blowers.  Duties will also include managing municipal greenhouse operations and supervising seasonal staff.

The position is open until filled.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Three (3)+ years progressive horticultural experience. 
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of horticultural maintenance, planting and pruning techniques.
• Knowledge of tree planting equipment and planting techniques.
• Knowledge of common vegetation issues, diseases, environmental concerns, treatments and mitigation.
• Experience necessary to supervise and train staff to assist in the safe operation of equipment and maintenance of areas of responsibility.
• Adequate experience in traffic control situations, ability to assess traffic control needs and stage traffic control devices in a standardized manner.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully acquire utility locates through the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (811).
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices, including customer needs assessments, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.

Essential Functions:

• Deals effectively with upset citizens.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, light trucks and tractors.
• Applies pesticides and other chemical agents.
• Perform strenuous labor in all types of weather.
• Perform daily and weekly evaluations, formulate and implement appropriate plans.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• Exposure to all weather conditions.
• Exposure to machinery noise.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to lift or move heavy objects of 50 lbs. or more.
• Work hours may extend beyond 8 hours per day/40 hours per week on occasion.

Physical Requirements

• Vision enough to identify tree species, tree conditions at a distance - often over 200 feet.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Flexible enough to bend, twist and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies and tools.
• Ability to move over rough, uneven and rocky surfaces in performance of grounds maintenance or inspections.
• Stamina and strength enough to lift or move up to 50 lbs. or more.

Travel:

• This position travels up to 50% of the time.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.