State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Landscape Technician (37.5 Hour) (9060TC)

$24.61-$32.14 Hourly / $1,845.68-$2,410.31 BiWeekly /
$48,172.00-$62,909.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the University of Connecticut, Western Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University and Southern Connecticut State University and the University of Connecticut Health Center this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of landscaping tasks to beautify and maintain the visual appearance of the campuses and/or regional campuses.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This class must perform the following duties:
  • Operates and maintains large construction and landscaping equipment such as front end loader, backhoe, a boom/bucket truck, street sweeper truck, or trucks with a capacity of five (5) tons or greater.
  • Installs, maintains and regulates irrigation systems.
  • Will assist arborists with tree pruning or felling operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Grounds) or other employee of a higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Prepares, installs and maintains decorative landscaping features to include flowers, plants, shrubs, ornamental grasses, trees, waterscapes, lighting and decorative and synthetic or natural materials in formal gardens, plant containers, borders and island beds;
  • Hauls materials, fills, grades and slopes work sites;
  • Pulls weeds, mulches, repairs drip lines, waters and fertilizes;
  • Installs and maintains turf by seeding or siding, repairing, mowing and fertilizing;
  • Clears brush, debris and leaves from lawns and catch basins;
  • Installs, maintains and regulates irrigation systems;
  • Installs and maintains recreational sports fields;
  • Operates and maintains various large and small power and construction equipment including bucket/boom truck, front loader, backhoes, bulldozers, forklifts, tractors, dump trucks of five (5) ton or greater capacity, plow and pickup trucks and trailers, street sweepers, leaf vacuums, wood chippers, mowers, leaf blowers, weed whackers and chain saws;
  • Maintains and repairs small gas engine power equipment and large equipment to include, but not limited to, oil and spark plug change, blade sharpening, tire change or repair, fluid change and battery replacement;
  • Uses and maintains various hand tools;
  • Assists with the set up and dismantling of, but not limited to, plantings, fences, chairs, tents, bleachers and tables for special events;
  • Installs and maintains fences, bollards and signage campus wide;
  • Installs, maintains and repairs asphalt pavement and other materials on travelled surfaces;
  • Performs pre-treatment and snow and ice removal;
  • Assists arborists with tree pruning or felling operations;
  • Maintains orderliness and efficiency of landscape work sheds and surrounding areas;
  • Removes trash and changes bins daily;
  • May apply pesticides under direct supervision;
  • May paint poles and other structures within the landscape;
  • May travel to work at regional campuses;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • various plants used in landscape features;
    • proper care of plants for sustainment;
    • turf grass management practices;
    • pesticides and application methods and techniques;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communications skills;
  • Ability to
    • operate, maintain and repair hand tools;
    • operate, maintain and repair small gas engines;
    • operate maintain and repair large power equipment;
    • operate, maintain and repair heavy construction and commercial landscaping equipment and vehicles;
    • use personal protective equipment;
    • follow written and oral instructions;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in landscape maintenance including the operation, maintenance and repair of small and large power/motor equipment and heavy construction and/or commercial equipment and vehicles used in landscaping.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must include plant selection and installation, pruning, fertilization and seeding of turf grasses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

For state employees two (2) years of landscaping experience at the level of Maintainer may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
  • Incumbents in this class must be available to work as needed for emergency or snow removal duties.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, significant levels of dust and noise and risk of injury from equipment.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to use personal protective equipment.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

TC 14

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Landscape Technician (37.5 Hour) in Salary Group TC 14 approved effective July 10, 2015. (Reviewed for content, revised to modernize format and add an Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-033

EFFECTIVE DATE

02/28/2024
CLASS: 9060TC; EST: 7/10/2015; REV: 3/1/2024;