Senior Horticultural Support Technician (11050, Grade 16)

Job Title

This position is located in the Southern or Northern Landscape of the Horticulture & Forestry (H&F) group in the Facility Services Division.

Under general supervision, performs full range of skilled technical horticulture support work involving gardening and landscaping work for the care and maintenance of Commission parks, public gardens and / or landscaped areas of Commission buildings and facilities.

This candidate performs a full range of gardening and grounds maintenance duties, with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. This candidate will assist with landscaping / gardening projects including design, research, and plant selection. They will also have a good knowledge base of the typical horticulture material used in this region, including the ability to identify plants (common and scientific names), shrubs, and trees commonly used in landscape beds, and commonly accepted IPM practices. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead crews and train new and inexperienced staff. Snow removal is required during winter months.

Work Hours (6 : 30 am- 3 : 15 pm)

Salary Range ($ 47, 395.00 - $65, 667.00 - $83, 939.00)

Examples Of Important Duties

• Direct an area landscaping crew, performing landscape bed preparation annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees.
• Direct crews with landscape bed maintenance, including weeding, fertilizing, watering, raking, and adding mulch.
• Prune, plant, and transplant trees. Instruct lesser experienced staff with this task.
• Mow fine turf; from time to time, remove and relay sod.
• Assists with the diagnosis of plant issues, such as drainage problems and pests.
• Under supervision, apply pesticides and fertilizers. Should be able to calculate the appropriate rates of pesticides and fertilizers. Record and maintain records of pesticides and fertilizers used.
• Direct staff in the operation of mowers, small motorized equipment, utility vehicles, and commonly used hand tools.
• Assist with designing and installing hardscape structures walls, steps, paths, fountains, etc.
• Operate snow throwers and shovels to remove snow from sidewalks and driveways.
• Operates complex equipment and vehicles that require a CDL.

Minimum Qualifications

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification Senior Horticulture Support Technician May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

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