This is supervisory work in landscaping for County offices and facilities.

An employee in this class supervises a small staff and participates in the design and maintenance of interior landscape projects. Responsibilities include supervision of a subordinate staff engaged in cultivating, installing and maintaining indoor landscape materials, and may include supervising the operation of landscape equipment and the maintenance of a container nursery. Related duties consist of applying pesticides and insecticides, requisitioning various materials, and training employees in indoor plant care. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for completion of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and supervises the work of a staff of equipment operators, semi-skilled laborers and laborers assisting in interior plant installation and maintenance.

Occasionally supervises the operation of mowers, tractors, edgers and other equipment, and the maintenance of a container nursery.

Supervises and participates in plant cultivation, identification, propagation, acclimation and rotation.

Supervises and participates in planting, transplanting, fertilizing and cutting flowers and plants, removing weeds, diagnosing and controlling plant diseases, and the application of pesticides and insecticides to combat insects, fungi, parasites and other pests.

Prepares layouts and installs plants for assigned areas of responsibility; experiments with new plants, products and techniques.

Plans and conducts training sessions on indoor plant care for various departments.

Requisitions equipment, materials and supplies required for work assignments; trains employees in proper use of equipment and materials; prepares a daily supervisor report and completes other forms and reports as required.

Communicates and enforces established safety measures and instructs subordinates in occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of indoor landscaping and container nursery methods and techniques.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of plant diseases and pests.

Knowledge of pesticides and insecticides used to combat pests and preserve plants.

Knowledge of established safety practices and procedures.

Some knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of equipment used in landscape work.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to keep records and prepare routine reports.

Ability to recognize plant diseases and pests.

Skill in the use of landscape equipment and garden tools.

Physical agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.

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