Grounds Technician - Landscaping Government

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Perform a variety of technical and experienced tasks involved in maintaining landscape and grounds following established schedules and instructions.

Location: Durant, OK

Work Schedule: Regular/Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Pay Rate: $21.23 per hour

Primary Tasks:

1. You will care for existing landscaping including flowers, ornamentals, minor tree care, mulch renewal, and replacement.
2. Plant flowers for spring and fall color change outs and plant ornamentals.
3. Do occasional placement and planting of new landscape areas.
4. Test sprinkler systems on specific properties.
5. Install new sprinkler systems.
6. Monitor watering cycles of sprinkler systems.
7. You will apply chemical treatments of turf and bedding areas throughout the Choctaw Nation which include pre-emerge, post-emerge and fertilization.
8. Perform regular maintenance, such as removing weeds, rake weeds and prune plants.
9. Monitor the health of plants to ensure they are receiving enough water, sunlight and soil nutrients.

10. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of plant material and general horticultural practices such as planting and proper pruning
• Working knowledge of multiple hand and motorized landscape tools.
• Read and follow written or oral directions for tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Understand safety standards related to performance of the job.
• Five (5) years' experience in the landscape industry.