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Job Description
Summary
Maintains grounds and landscape City of Lancaster facilities by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Assists Horticultural Technician in training Parks staff on procedures that ensure efficient and safe completion of assigned work and projects.
- Serves as Crew Leader on the designated job site to assess team performance, efficiency, productivity, and the progress of the work assigned.
- Assists the Parks Foreman with administrative tasks, special projects, and supervision of the department work team while working on large, simultaneous, or numerous projects and tasks.
- Responsible for ensuring all equipment maintenance and inspection are done prior to its use on a job site.
- Cuts lawns within City parks, facilities, etc.
- Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
- Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
- Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
- Cleans grounds and removes litter.
- Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
- Waters plants, shrubs, flowers, etc.
- Shovels snow and ice from City facility walks and parking lots during inclement weather.
- Spreads salt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup during inclement weather.
- Cleans and inspects City parks restroom facilities and makes sure that rented facilities are in good repair.
- Maintains equipment, which includes washing, service, and inspection of equipment on a regular basis.
- Provides direct support for special events conducted at area parks as required.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
A valid Class B (CDL) Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position.
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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