GARDENER I City of Eugene <br /> #3065, Range 16A -1 6/97 <br /> EEO Cat: 8, FLSA: Non - Exempt Page 2 <br /> QUALIFICATIONS <br /> Knowledge of <br /> Basic principles and practices of horticulture <br /> Garden and landscape maintenance. <br /> Ability to <br /> Select, propagate and care for omamental plants. <br /> Perform garden, turf and grounds maintenance. <br /> Perform minor mechanical, plumbing and carpentry repairs.. <br /> Use hand and power tools and other construction equipment for garden, grounds and <br /> facilities maintenance. <br /> Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. <br /> Work well with other employees, City departments, community groups and agencies, vendors <br /> and the general public. <br /> Perform physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions. <br /> Provide and wear personal protective equipment as required. <br /> Experience and Training Guidelines — Any equivalent combination of education and <br /> experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to 4' <br /> perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be <br /> Experience: <br /> Three years of experience in garden maintenance or nursery trade. <br /> Training: <br /> Two years of college or vocational training in horticulture. <br /> License or Certificate <br /> Pesticide Applicator's License. <br /> Valid Oregon State driver's license. <br />