Cemetery Landscape Technician l

Landscape Technician I

Performs manual labor associated with the maintenance and upkeep of Alta Vista Cemetery. Performs a variety of tasks including : mowing grass; operating string trimmer; edger; chain saw; and other associated duties.

Job Duties

Cuts grass by operating a power push mower and weed eater.

Performs or assists with any of the following : trims hedges; rakes leaves; plants grass; cuts down dead trees; clears storm drains; edges sidewalks; plants shrubs; and collects trash and litter.

Operates a variety of hand and power tools to clear and maintain Cemetery grounds. Tools include : blower; aerator; stand-on sprayer spreads; shovel; mattock; pry bar; and rake.

Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.

Adjusts upright markers and flat markers as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Employee is subject to recall and / or mandatory overtime for emergency situations.

May be required to work overtime for non-emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

High School Diploma or GED desirable.

Licenses and Certifications :

Valid Class C Driver's License preferred. If licensed, a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of department operations and procedures.

Skill in operating hand and power tools and small equipment used by department.

Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.

Supplemental Information

The incumbent can qualify for automatic promotion to Landscape Technician II if the following conditions are met :

• One year as Landscape Technician I and / or
• Ability to meet the Cemetery Landscape Technician II job specifications
• Managers recommendation

A 5% increase shall be given to employee who obtains a Class A or B CDL license.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive. Incumbent will be subject to random drug / alcohol testing.

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Gainesville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City of Gainesville conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.