ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general supervision of assigned supervisor to direct and coordinate 
small crews responsible for a city-wide horticultural program. Supports the efforts of all General Services’ departments 
to beautify city parks and parkways through planning, designing, planting, and maintaining various species of plants and 
flowers. Instructs assigned crew on dispensing and mixing of chemicals, proper use and operation of assigned 
equipment. Inspects equipment, oversees routine maintenance and notifies supervisor of needed repairs. Plans and 
designs floral displays and landscape plantings. Determines the appropriate species of plant to use based of aesthetic 
value and climate conditions. Coordinates with city arborists, landscape architects, and local managers. Schedules, 
trains, supervises, and participates with a work crew to plant shrubs, trees, perennials, and seasonal and floral displays. 
Develops and oversees a maintenance program for highly specialized planting areas to ensure that plants can survive in 
their environment including examining plants for disease and treating appropriately. Monitors work crews performing 
their assigned duties by driving to various locations throughout the city. Instructs and participates with staff in the safe 
and effective application of chemicals and agricultural products and maintaining records of all work performed. 
Coordinates special planting projects including training and supervising volunteers. Coordinates and participates in 
horticultural workshops and public seminars. Prepares and makes presentations to secure financial grants and
sponsorships.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in 
writing. Requires the ability to perform gardening duties including bending, stooping, shoveling, and traversing uneven 
ground. Requires the ability to operate lawn and garden equipment such as a power trimmer and riding mower. 
Requires the ability to lift and carry objects such as leaf blower or bags of fertilizer weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires the 
ability to operate an automobile, dump truck, or tractor.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed at various outdoor locations. May be exposed
to dust, fumes, odors, noise, heat and all types of weather conditions. Requires exposure to potentially hazardous 
chemicals and equipment such as a chainsaw. Travels to various Memphis Park locations to oversee and inspect 
projects.