Lead Landscape Gardener (20589311)

San Francisco/Peninsula Job Type Full-Time Close Date 3/13/2025 at 5pm Salary $7,287.00-$8,565.00 Monthly Additional Questionnaires Supplemental About Redwood City Redwood City is a Charter City operating under the council-manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members and is the governing body elected directly by the residents of Redwood City. As the legislative branch of our local government, the Council makes final decisions on all major city matters and sets City-wide priorities and policies. The Council directs the City Manager to implement these priorities and policies. In 2020, the City Council moved to district-based elections which means City Councilmembers are elected by district instead of at-large voting, where all voters cast their ballots for all candidates in the jurisdiction. 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So if you're passionate and bright, community-oriented, creative and committed, we hope you consider making the City of Redwood City your next career home. About the Redwood City Community Located in the Silicon Valley at the center of the San Francisco Peninsula, the City of Redwood City is known as a creative, innovative and dynamic organization and community. With a population of over 85,000, the city has a healthy blend of residential, commercial and industrial elements in a community that stretches from the San Francisco Bay to the hills of the San Francisco peninsula. The city is home to a vibrant Caltrain station where commuters from both San Jose to the south, and San Francisco to the north, arrive into one of the most tech-savvy communities in the world. Redwood City offers outstanding accommodations, top entertainment, and diverse dining options. 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It's a terrific place to do business, with appealing neighborhoods supported by a strong sense of community, making Redwood City a natural place to call "home". View all openings Share Please review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity. Apply for Job Interested Description ABOUT THE POSITION Within the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department the LEAD LANDSCAPE GARDENER will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work and be involved in the development, maintenance and repairs of City parks, medians, landscaped areas and athletic fields; assist in supervision of Landscape Gardeners and part-time personnel, and operate a wide variety of landscape maintenance equipment. NOTE: May be required to travel between various locations during scheduled work shift and drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: * Operate mowers, tractors, trencher, vehicles, equipment, and utilize a variety of hand and power tools in park landscape maintenance work; assist in routine maintenance of such equipment. * Perform minor routine maintenance of sprinklers. * Prepare and maintain athletic fields and related facilities; clean restrooms and pick up litter around parks and medians. * Assist in the requisition and purchase of materials and supplies. * Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize lawns; prune trees and shrubs; plant trees, flowers, and shrubs. * Apply herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides safely; maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used. * Read and interpret blue prints; make minor design changes in parks. * Supervise and train less experienced personnel. Job Description URL: Job PDF: Final - Lead Landscape Gardener Job Announcement 25A-6.pdf Ideal Candidate Will meet the qualifications listed; embrace the City's emphasis on excellent customer service; will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will use initiative and independent judgment; and will be a team player who enjoys working with a variety of City staff and the public. Special Instructions A City application and supplemental questionnaire is required 3/13/25. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to list work experience, and education or training or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application. Resumes may be attached separately, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city application.

Created: 2025-03-03