General Information
| Job Description | NURSERY TCHN | Working Title | Nursery Technician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009562 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Botanic Gardens - D01231 | Department Head | Jodie Holt |
| Supervisor | Miguel Estrada | Effective Date | 06/01/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| Incumbent will perform gardening and maintenance tasks in the Botanic Gardens, including care and maintenance of in-ground and potted plants, garden beds, lawns, orchard, trails, and walkways. Duties include preparing soil for planting, installing plants, trimming and pruning plants and removing refuse, removing weeds, watering by hand or using sprinklers, and performing minor maintenance on walkways, garden structures (e.g., gazebos and fences), and retaining walls. Assist in preparing and installing memorial benches and plaques. Will use hand tools and power tools including mowers, weed whackers, saws, blowers, drills, and others as required. Will operate pickup truck and off-road vehicles in performing work. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations; two years of training and experience in nursery techniques; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years experience in general horticultural techniques | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CA Drivers License | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| General Maintenance: ? Pruning: Prune trees and shrubs to remove deadwood and hazards, and to improve appearance. ? Plant Removal: Remove dead or declining shrubs and trees. ? Weeds: Remove or suppress weeds by manual or chemical means. ? Trails: repair trails, keep paths clear of encroaching vegetation, and mitigate erosion. ? Watering: water beds and turf areas to maintain plant vigor and occasionally water pots. ? Waste: routinely dump plant debris and trash. ? Accompany manager on garden walks to discuss and create cleanup lists ? Maintain turfgrass according to the turfgrass maintenance program, which includes fertilizing, mowing, edging, aerating, reseeding, and watering. ? Assist manager with power equipment inspection on the weed whackers, mower, and blower. ? Repair and maintenance of drainage areas, benches, gazebos, retaining walls, and other small garden structures and facilities. ? Assist manager in maintenance projects such as mulching, deadheading, structural tree pruning, fire abatement, and dethatching. ? Install new plants to replace dead or declining specimens or to add to a garden or geographic collection. | 45 |
| Irrigation: ? Retrofit and install new automated irrigation throughout the garden. ? Collect irrigation data needed for new irrigation designs. ? Inspect and repair irrigation throughout the garden. | 35 |
| ? Other maintenance and horticultural duties as assigned. | 10 |
| Chemicals: ? Assist manager in organizing and maintaining chemical and fertilizer shed. ? Apply chemicals for the suppression of weeds. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of horticulture | Required |
| Skill in performing horticulture and nursery techniques | Required |
| Knowledge of basic plant growth and maintenance requirements | Required |
| Skill in growing and maintaining plants in pots and in ground | Required |
| Knowledge of basic irrigation principles and techniques | Required |
| Skill in performing irrigation of plants in pots and in ground | Required |
| Knowledge of basic carpentry and repair of structures | Preferred |
| Skill in using tools for basic carpentry, repair, and maintenance | Preferred |
| Knowledge of computer software including Office suite products | Preferred |
| Skill in using basic computer software including Office suite products | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |