This is routine manual work in plant nursery and office environments for the Park and Recreation Department.

Employees in this class are responsible for the satisfactory performance of duties necessary for the proper growth and maintenance of sungrown and shadehouse grown container plants, and the installation and maintenance of interior plants in various locations. Supervision is received from a technical or administrative superior, although routine and repetitive tasks are accomplished under general supervision.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Performs potting of containerized plants.

Waters, fertilizes and weeds containerized plants.

Mixes and applies pesticides.

Identifies, selects, loads and installs interior plants in office settings.

Follows up maintenance and rotation of interior plants.

Inspects plants for signs of diseases, insects or cultural problems.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of good watering, fertilizing and other cultural practices for the proper growth and maintenance of foliage and sungrown containerized plants.

Knowledge of proper user of pruners, portable sprayers and other hand tools used in container nursery and interior plant maintenance.

Knowledge of interior plant names.

Ability to operate an automobile, pick-up truck and small garden tractor.

Ability to properly care for sungrown and shadehouse grown container plants.

Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.

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