Job Specification
SUPERVISOR LANDSCAPE
DEFINITION:
Under direction, supervises and works with employees engaged in
landscaping; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Supervises work of a group of employees engaged in maintenance of
grounds involving fertilizing, liming, and seeding of established
and new lawn areas, mowing and aerating practices, use of
materials for control of weeds, mulching and removal of leaves,
and general maintenance practices.
Transplants, prunes, feeds, and sprays flowers, evergreens, and
deciduous trees and shrubs.
May take responsibility for operation and management of the
nursery.
Supervises the maintenance of equipment.
May prepare specifications for purchase of turf supplies, plant
materials, and equipment.
May assist in preparing budget and equipment requests.
Gives assignments and instructions to employees.
Prepares and maintains records of personnel and work
accomplished.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in the planting, care, and
maintenance of trees, shrubbery, plants, flowers, and grounds.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of problems and methods involved in landscaping
and maintenance of grounds including planting of flowers, trees,
and shrubs.
Knowledge of problems and methods involved in caring for
equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to direct subordinates in procedures of maintaining care
of grounds.
Ability to provide employees with needed advice and assistance
when difficult and unusual problems arise, and to check their
work to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable
standards of workmanship and output are maintained, and that
desired objectives are achieved.
Ability to prepare work schedules and develop effective work
methods.
Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, and use equipment, material,
and supplies.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate
in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If
the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job Spec Code | Variant | State, Local or Common | Class of Service | Work Week | State Class Code | Local Class Code | Salary Range | Note | 05669 | | L | C | | N/A | 09 | | - | This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
2/19/1998 |
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