Seasonal Horticulture Technician

Job description

Description Job Summary: This position has the responsibility to assist in managing and maintaining the landscape and public spaces of Boone County Fiscal Court and Boone County Parks. Major Essential Duties: - Care of annual floral displays including beds, urban street trees and park entrances. - Maintenance of shrubs, vines, ground covers and turf including decision making on health evaluations, care methods and appropriate timing of necessary treatments. - Diagnosis of plant nutrition and pest control needs including proper applications of fertilization and herbicides as well as documentation of appropriate record-keeping according to Local, State, and Federal guidelines. - Landscape revitalization including removal and installation. - Knowledge of hand/power tools as well as heavy equipment necessary to complete projects such as, but not limited to, loaders; tillers; and mowers. - Assists in snow removal utilizing brushes, blowers, and walk-behind snow machines on walkways/drives as well as plow vehicles (non-CDL) in parking lots and on roadways. - Helps to plan, develop and evaluates a comprehensive based park-management program. - Trains and evaluates staff on proper landscap...