Park Maintenance – Horticultural Attendant

Horticultural Attendant

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Parks and Recreation Specialist Band III
  • Positions in this band may monitor the work of lower level staff and are responsible for program/service. Work tasks require problem solving on a regular basis, analysis of information and/or specialized knowledge of assigned area. Incumbents may work in isolation during assigned shift and/or have oversight on multiple locations.

Work Schedule

• Incumbents work a flexible schedule 3-4 days per week, 4-6 hours per day
• Weekend work will be required
• Incumbents will be hired into one of the following work schedules:
  • not to exceed 1,039 work hours within any fiscal year (the preferred work schedule) or
  • 233 hours per quarter and may be year round or
  • a maximum of six months employment working no more than 1,039 hours.

Essential Functions & Tasks

Include, but are not limited to:

• Watering hanging baskets, planting, weeding in an outdoor environment.
• Gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Working Conditions

• Field environment, travel from site to site using City vehicle.
• Exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Work in inclement weather conditions, on slippery or uneven surfaces and around heavy construction equipment.
• Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Age: 18
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: One year paid work experience
• Licenses: Valid drivers' license

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Six months horticulture or floriculture experience

A completed City of Reno Employment Application is required. Applications may be submitted on-line . Employment applications are also available at Parks and Recreation facilities.

For more information call the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Office 334-2270.

Taking applications until positions are filled.