Maintenance Supervisor - Horticulture

Full Job Description

St.

Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a motivated, experienced Horticulture Professional to join the team.The starting salary range will be $24.83 - $29.82 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations.

In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St.

Louis County Website

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Requirements

Essential Function Examples

Perform administrative tasks associated with the supervision of worksites, projects and staff.

Lead and supervise the horticulture team and volunteers in all aspects of managing the Department flower beds. Tasks include yearly ordering of annuals, mulching, watering, planting, weeding and removing the annuals at the end of the season.

Determines daily tasks and assignments for the Horticulture team.

The supervisor oversees administrative details such as personnel evaluations, timesheets, and p-card purchases.

Provides public programs for adults and children on various horticulture aspects.

Maintains the horticulture nursery.

Knowledge of flower garden design and maintenance.

Knowledge of use and maintenance of small engines and equipment.

Marginal Function Examples

Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

May have to work some weekends, evenings and Department special events.

This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position.

Qualifications

Equivalent to six (6) years of hands-on, relevant horticulture work experience including two years of supervisory or lead experience.

Possession of a valid Drivers License.

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.

After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.

Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St.

Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.

Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov