City of Florence, AL
Horticulture Maintenance Worker
City of Florence, AL, Florence, Alabama, United States, 35630
Salary :
$33,020.54 Annually Location :
Urban Forestry 2806 Darby Drive Florence Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
10292025 Department:
Urban Forestry Opening Date:
10/29/2025 Closing Date:
11/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Plants, prunes, remove and irrigate trees, shrubs, and bedding plants. Controls weeds and assists in the general maintenance of all landscapes maintained by the department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Supervision Required
1.Landscaping
Properly plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and ground covers. Assist in tree pruning operations (ground support). Assist in shrub pruning operations. Assist in the removal of small and large trees and shrubs. Install mulch and control weeds. Irrigate newly planted trees, shrubs, and flowers. 2. Additional Duties
Operates and maintains department equipment. Cleans and services department equipment. Applies chemicals and fertilizers as directed. Other Duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Training, & License
Preferred experience in outdoor manual labor Preferred experience in landscaping work Required Knowledge Skills Abilities
Ability to learn plant identification Ability to learn how to use the tools necessary for the Urban Forestry/Horticulture trade Ability to learn how to use power tools in the Urban Forestry/Horticulture trade Ability to work at heights up to 30 feet. Ability to communicate with the public in a respectful manner Ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Ability to work effectively with other personnel.
Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Prolonged standing, sitting, walking, bending, and stretching. Ability to lift and carry a fifty (50) pound bag of fertilizer.
Equipment/Tools Used:
Hand tools:
shovel, rake, broom, wheelbarrow, loppers, pruning shears. Power tools:
chainsaw, leaf blower, drill. Equipment:
tractors, spray rig, spreaders, dump truck, bucket truck Additional tools & equipment as trained and assigned.
Applications may be used for up to ninety (90) days for similar job postings.
The City of Florence, Alabama, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. 01
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$33,020.54 Annually Location :
Urban Forestry 2806 Darby Drive Florence Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
10292025 Department:
Urban Forestry Opening Date:
10/29/2025 Closing Date:
11/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Plants, prunes, remove and irrigate trees, shrubs, and bedding plants. Controls weeds and assists in the general maintenance of all landscapes maintained by the department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Supervision Required
1.Landscaping
Properly plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and ground covers. Assist in tree pruning operations (ground support). Assist in shrub pruning operations. Assist in the removal of small and large trees and shrubs. Install mulch and control weeds. Irrigate newly planted trees, shrubs, and flowers. 2. Additional Duties
Operates and maintains department equipment. Cleans and services department equipment. Applies chemicals and fertilizers as directed. Other Duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Training, & License
Preferred experience in outdoor manual labor Preferred experience in landscaping work Required Knowledge Skills Abilities
Ability to learn plant identification Ability to learn how to use the tools necessary for the Urban Forestry/Horticulture trade Ability to learn how to use power tools in the Urban Forestry/Horticulture trade Ability to work at heights up to 30 feet. Ability to communicate with the public in a respectful manner Ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Ability to work effectively with other personnel.
Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Prolonged standing, sitting, walking, bending, and stretching. Ability to lift and carry a fifty (50) pound bag of fertilizer.
Equipment/Tools Used:
Hand tools:
shovel, rake, broom, wheelbarrow, loppers, pruning shears. Power tools:
chainsaw, leaf blower, drill. Equipment:
tractors, spray rig, spreaders, dump truck, bucket truck Additional tools & equipment as trained and assigned.
Applications may be used for up to ninety (90) days for similar job postings.
The City of Florence, Alabama, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. 01
Do you have any family currently working for the City of Florence? 02
Are you currently an employee of the City of Florence, Alabama? If so, in your current role, what department are you working in and what is your job title? Required Question