JOB SUMMARY:
Performs skilled landscape maintenance tasks as part of a Horticulture team; proficiency in plant identification of common plant names; ability to perform shrub installation, foliage maintenance, tree installation, heavy equipment operation, and basic clean up.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Responsible for trimming/pruning shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees and palms with hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment.

+ Performs removal, installation and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding.

+ Operates machinery for loading, unloading and transporting materials, equipment and supplies.

+ Identifies need for and provide supplemental water with manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering.

+ Mowing and edging turf with riding mowers and power equipment.

+ Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying.
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