This is supervisory landscaping and grounds maintenance work at various county properties and installations.

Employees in this class supervise and participate in landscaping and grounds maintenance activities at metropolitan parks, community parks, roadway median strips and other locations. Duties include supervising a small staff engaged in the operation of landscape and grounds maintenance equipment, picking up trash, planting landscape materials and fertilizing trees and shrubs according to prescribed instructions. Supervision is exercised over a crew of equipment operators, attendants, laborers, and may include volunteer or contract workers, and prison inmates. Supervision is received from a technical or administrative superior who reviews work for proper landscaping techniques and proper care and maintenance of assigned areas.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of a staff of equipment operators, laborers, attendants, volunteer and contract workers, and prison inmates, engaged in landscaping and grounds maintenance activities at metropolitan parks, community parks, roadway median strips and other locations; supervises and inspects the work of private firms under contract to perform landscape maintenance in specific areas.

Supervises and participates in the operation of mowers, tractors, edgers and other equipment, picking up trash, raking leaves, removing weeds, planting landscape materials, fertilization, and controlling of insect pests and turf diseases.

Supervises and participates in propagating, cutting, planting, transplanting and fertilizing trees, shrubs, flowers and plants according to detailed instructions.

Requisitions equipment, materials and supplies required for work assignments; trains employees in proper use of equipment and materials.

Prepares a daily supervisors report and completes other forms and reports as required.

Supervises the application of pesticides and insecticides to trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers and plants to combat insects, fungi, parasites and other pests.

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 landscape gardening and grounds maintenance methods and techniques.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

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

Knowledge of the geography of Metropolitan Dade County.

Knowledge of plant, tree and grass diseases and pests.

Knowledge of pesticides and insecticides used to combat pests and preserve trees, shrubs and grasses.

Knowledge of established safety practices and procedures.

Knowledge of ballfield maintenance including dragging ballfields, adding clay, and other maintenance requirements.

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, tree and grass diseases and pests.

Ability to obtain a Public Operator's Pesticide Applicator license from the State of Florida.

Skill in the use of landscape tools and equipment.

Physical agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.

REV 3-84