Parks Department/Horticulturist

City of Myrtle Beach • Interim • SC, SC • $57.03k / year • 1w ago

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Crew Leader/Horticulturist

JOB SUMMARY

Under General Supervision this position oversees horticultural work involving the planting, care, removal & Propagation of various plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees located in City Parks & Right-of-Ways.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plants, transplants, cultivates, removes, trims, prunes, fertilizes, sprays, and irrigates park trees, shrubs, plants and flowers for proper growth and health.
Diagnoses plant diseases; mixes & applies chemicals to combat infestations, eradicate weeds, and control insects.
Assist in determining desirable plant material and arrangement for effective utilization and aesthetic appeal in park areas.
Makes minor repairs on irrigation systems and tool use.
Leads and oversees the work of an assigned crew; plans work assignments; trains crew members in all essential functions; and maintains a safe work environment for work crew.
Ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Leads and performs a variety of landscaping duties; mows grass; plants flowers and shrubs; weed eats around signs and fence lines; edges curb lines; clears leaves, tree limbs and other debris from park areas; spreads and hauls ground cover, dirt, or mulch; sprays weed killer and fertilizer; prunes trees and shrubs; weeds flower beds; spreads grass seed; services irrigation systems; grooms ball fields; etc.
Operates a City vehicle; conducts pre- and post-trip inspections, including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; loads and unloads materials, supplies and equipment as needed to complete assigned projects; reports all problems or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel immediately; and completes and maintains inspection, gas usage and other associated documentation.
Consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations; responds to complaints and questions related to street maintenance issues and activities; provides information; researches problems; and initiates problem resolution.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, work orders, logs, accident reports, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, work orders, or other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Operates a variety of varied purpose equipment and tools in road, right-of-way, landscape, and utility maintenance; operates a motor-grader, scraper, excavator, compactor, front-end loader, track hoe, back hoe, tractor/trailer and lowboy, street sweeper, ice spreader, chipper truck, leaf truck, milling machine, paving machine, commercial-grade lawn mower, weed eater, chain saw, blower, shovel, rakes, pitchfork, Maddox, pry bar or other equipment.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools, to complete essential functions to include the use of commercial-grade trucks and City vehicles.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

An Associate’s Degree with two (2) years of experience in landscape design and maintenance; or

A Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field. Prior experience in landscape design and maintenance is preferred.

Licenses or Certification:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Must be able to obtain SC Commercial Pesticide License within 12 months of hire.

Must be able to obtain SC Master Gardner certification, or Certified Professional Horticulturalist (CPH) certification, or similar certification within 12 months of hire.

Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of plants, flowers, and shrubs.
Knowledge of best practices for plant care.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of related safety procedures.
Skill in planning.
Skill in gathering information before taking action
Skill in using rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
Skill in removing roadblocks in order to get things done.
Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Ability to build a team.
Ability to remain calm during an emergency.
Ability to pay attention to details.
Ability to listen.
Ability to establish rapport.
Ability to look beyond the obvious.
Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, and/or summarize data/information.
Ability to act as a first-line supervisor, including instructing, reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities.
Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is to move objects. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally requires: grasping, handling, hearing voices, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken, visual acuity in observations/operating equipment, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily outdoors where performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents. Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This

description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

City of Myrtle Beach Benefits

No Cost Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Fulltime Employees

401K & 457 Plans Available

State Retirement

Employee Wellness Clinic

Flex Spending Account

Employee Assistance

And much more

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.