MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A four-year high school diploma or its education equivalent and 6 months of full-time satisfactory paid experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or
2. One year of full-time experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or
   License Requirement:
   Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment.

PREFERRED SKILLS

1. Excellent communication, interpersonal, mechanical and organizational skills. 2. Experience towing trailers (non-CDL). 3. At least 2 years of full-time experience caring for turf. 4. Ability to work rotating shifts, nights and weekends as needed.

• Under general supervision, drive vehicles and operate motorized equipment in a safe manner to perform assigned duties.
• Drive vehicles and operate motorized equipment in a safe manner to perform assigned duties.
• Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles and ensure they operate in proper working condition.
• Effectively maintain landscape and grounds. Clean and repair park areas, playgrounds and facilities and ensure Agency rules and regulations are followed.
• Skillfully operate and maintain filtration plant and heating systems.
• Supervise assigned personnel and closely inspect work assignments to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner and according to agency specifications.
• Maintain accurate records, track assignments and order necessary supplies.
• Deliver equipment to and from the site, operate equipment to remove turf.
• Unload new turf materials.
• Conduct PMI on equipment.
• Ensure safe operation with staff and equipment use