17 Oct
City of Birmingham
Birmingham
Job description
TARGET CLOSE DATE : 06 / 24 / 2024
06 / 24 / 2024
Note : This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.
Grade 15
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JOB SUMMARY :
Gardeners are responsible for performing manual and skilled tasks in the professional care of flowers, plants, and shrubs.
Employees in this position prep soil and / or beds for planting, use chemicals to treat plant diseases / infestations, maintain the overall appearance of assigned plant areas, and perform various administrative tasks (e.
g., record keeping, attending meetings, inventory maintenance). Gardeners have no supervisory responsibilities of subordinate personnel, and are required to work in outdoor settings such as parks, landscaped areas, botanical gardens, and greenhouses.
ABOUT THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM :
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) Merit System is responsible for ensuring fairness and merit in hiring and promotion, avoiding favoritism or political influence.
Our goal is to attract and retain qualified and professional employees for the public sector. The Merit System includes a wonderfully diverse set of city governments, ranging from smaller, community-minded towns to vibrant, bustling cities.
Our network consists of nearly 8,000 dedicated public servants, who want to make a positive impact on our communities. We offer many rewarding careers, from public safety and city management to IT, healthcare, skilled trades, engineering and more.
A CAREER WITHIN THE MERIT SYSTEM :
The Merit System is unique as an individual typically only submits one application for a position (e.g., administrative clerk) and that single application can result in employment opportunities with potentially 23 different cities and agencies within Jefferson County, Alabama.
These agencies range from the City of Birmingham and 16 surrounding suburban cities to the Jefferson County Commission, Department of Health, and three additional governmental agencies.
In the Merit System, you can enjoy the security and benefits of a public sector job with growth potential. Whether you're passionate about public safety, technology, or anything in between, there's a place for you in the Merit System.
About Birmingham
Adorning the name The Magic City, Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential.
Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, the Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama.
Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today’s Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast.
It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events,
national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a devotion to social justice.
Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure.
Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.
A Career with the City of Birmingham
With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority.
Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community.
Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs.
Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career,
but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.
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Minimum Qualifications :
Driver’s license.
Paid work experience caring for and maintaining plants and landscapes (e.g., plant identification, pruning, planting, watering) using a variety of landscape equipment (mowers, edgers, pruners, shears, saws, etc.).
Paid work experience mixing / applying chemicals to treat plant problems (e.g., weeds, plant diseases, insect infestations).
Must be able to obtain an Alabama Pesticide Applicator's License (custodial or supervisory) within 90 days of being appointed to the position (if required by jurisdiction).
Preferred Qualifications :
Alabama Pesticide Applicator's License (custodial or supervisory).
Bachelor's degree in horticulture (or related field)
obtained from an accredited university.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as tractors, bobcat, front-end loaders, and forklifts.
Typical Job Duties :
Diagnoses problems with plants by inspecting plants for diseases and insects, correctly identifying the problem(s), determining the type(s) of chemical needed to treat the problem(s), and mixing and applying the correct chemical(s) to the plants.
Applies fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and other chemicals used in gardening using appropriate equipment and procedures.
Assists with the movement / storage of materials and plants and in the maintenance of the facility and grounds.
Maintains appearance of assigned work areas by removing debris / litter, mowing, edging,
and completing other lawn care tasks, maintaining recreation fields according to specifications, and making minor repairs to equipment.
Mows, rakes, blows, edges, and weeds lawns in parks and other landscaped areas using equipment such as lawn mowers, string trimmer, rakes, and tractors.
Plans and prepares work activities by meeting with supervisors, keeping record, developing landscape plans / landscape design, planning work that needs to be completed, and identifying the tools needed to complete the job.
Plants and cares for flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants by digging holes, laying mulch, watering plants, and trimming / pruning plants to ensure healthy plant growth.
Preps soil / beds for planting by removing weeds, tilling, plowing, or turning soil, installing sprinkler systems, aerating soil, conditioning soil by adding additives, and leveling beds to ensure soil / beds are ready for plants and to promote healthy plant growth.
Critical Knowledges :
Knowledge of the principles and practices of plant care, propagation, and cultivation.
Knowledge of the symptoms and treatments of common diseases and insects which attack plants and / or turf grass.
Knowledge of tree and plant sanitation practices, such as removal of diseased or insect filled limbs, to prevent plant disease and lessen the chance of insect problems.
Knowledge of types and use of lawn and plant care chemicals, including the correct method for mixing chemicals, chemical formulations, and when, where, and how to spray chemicals.
Knowledge of various plant types and growth patterns including the appropriate methods for planting various plant types.
Work Environment :
Work is performed primarily in outdoor settings such as gardens and greenhouses year-round. Work involves the use of gardening / landscaping tools (e.
g., pruning shears, shovels, rakes) as well as the use of various types of heavy equipment (e.g., bobcat, gator, backhoe).
Physical Demands :
Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of moderate activity such as digging holes, loading / unloading materials, or extended standing.
May involve frequent lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
DISCLAIMER : This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available.
The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.
Employment decisions are made by the Merit System agency where the position exists. Each Merit System agency administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.
DISCLAIMER :
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
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