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The fundamental reason this
position exists is to perform professional landscape maintenance work. The work responsibilities of this position
are: maintains all plants, shrubs, trees, hedges, ornamental plants and turf;
maintains and repairs irrigation systems; designs landscape work for new
exhibits; trains and supervises personnel; performs administrative related
duties; and contributes to department objectives. Incumbents receive supervision from the Maintenance
and Construction Supervisor.
Bachelor’s degree in Ornamental
Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Agronomy, or related field and
one (1) year supervisory experience in landscape maintenance to include
experience in pruning, fertilizing, identifying disease or insect problems, irrigation,
and landscape design.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience
that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
will be considered
Ability to perform work related
tasks in varying, sometimes extreme, weather conditions. Ability to work assigned weekends, evenings
and holidays as needed to serve as the on-site contact person. Ability to
obtain and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license. Ability to obtain and
maintain a State of Alabama Ornamental and Turf Pest Control certification
within six (6) months after appointment.