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Characteristics of the Job

Under general supervision of the park operations manager, operates motorized equipment & performs a variety of horticultural & arboricultural tasks. Independent judgment is exercised in determining work methods after receiving written or oral instructions, but work is regularly checked by the supervisor for quality, quantity & safety of operation & care of equipment.

Examples of Duties

Operate backhoe, front-end loader, roller, large gang mowing unit or dump truck.

Plow snow with dump truck; sand & cinder roads, streets & parking lots & assist in ice pond maintenance.

Perform a variety of semi-skilled grounds & building repairs, maintenance & improvements.

Service & make routine repairs to equipment & recommend other maintenance or repair of equipment.

Provide work instruction to small crews on assigned projects as requested.

Maintain & improve turf by operating box blade, aerator & various @types of seeders & spreaders.

Assist in tree trimming, pruning, shaping or removing all @types of woody plants using ropes to climb, chain saws & other forestry hand tools.

Propagate plants using seed, division or cuttings; prepare & maintain flower beds.

Mix & apply fertilizer & chemicals to control growth or pests.

Maintain growing or display houses by regulating temperatures, watering systems & ventilating systems.

Develop small planting areas by measuring, staking, laying out & selecting materials.

Complete records & reports as required.

Other duties may be assigned.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

Valid Illinois Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B) with air

brakes endorsement, or equivalent, upon application.

Valid Illinois Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A) with air

brakes endorsement & tanker endorsement, or equivalent, within 60 days of hire.

Valid State of Illinois Pesticide Applicator License within one (1)

year of hire. Applicator License category to be determined by the City.

Residency

AFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the Citys Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

City Of Moline % Personnel Dept

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