Landscape Technician/Pulaski County Government

Little Rock, AR
Full Time
Student (High School)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Maintains all plants within the landscaped areas of County buildings ensuring adequate amounts of fertilizer, insecticides, herbicides, and water are applied.

· Selects and purchases plants for landscaping around County buildings based on the amount of sunlight, shade, drainage, and availability of water.

· Positions plants, trees, flowers, shrubs, etc., ensuring optimal health of plants, beauty, and functional usage.

· Maintains lawns surrounding County buildings and at Garden Center using lawnmowers, weed-eaters, and blowers.

· Prunes trees, shrubs, bushes, etc. as needed at appropriate times of the year.

· Purchases appropriate fertilizer, insecticides, herbicides, and other needed chemicals to maintain plant life.

· Removes leaves, branches, and other debris from County grounds.

· Cuts branches and plants using hand tools.

· Maintains records of all chemicals applied to plant life on County grounds.

· Obtains soil samples on a periodic basis from County Extension Services; maintains a log of results of all soil samples.

· Assess water and drainage needs for the landscaped area; determine the appropriate draining system and needed water supply for the area.

· Designs landscaping on County grounds including flowerbeds, plant boxes, walk areas, etc.

· Maintains rose garden fountain ensuring proper functioning.

· Conducts routine maintenance of lawn maintenance power equipment as needed.

· Installs, repairs, and maintains sprinkler systems in landscaped areas.

· Maintains the inventory of all equipment, tools, and chemicals used in landscape maintenance.

· Conducts proper winterizing of plants to ensure survival through cold weather.

· Assigns and supervises the work of two to four inmates performing landscaping duties.

· Picks up inmates and supplies in County vehicles as needed.

Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.

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