JOB TITLE : Zoo Grounds DEPARTMENT : Community Affairs
Maintenance Forman DIVISION: Louisiana Purchase Garden & Zoo
JOB CLASS NUMBER: 7613 _____
Acceptance - Department Head
DEFINITION / DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF JOB
Under general supervision of the Zoo Director, is responsible for directing and supervising
the ground maintenance staff. The Foreman is to participate and supervise in maintaining
existing grounds and gardens at the Zoo and the development of new features.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Supervises and participates in typical landscaping activities including, but not
limited to, mowing lawns, gardening, raking, storm clean up, etc.
- Acts as a liaison to other City departments to assist in getting help for things such as
water line repair and tree removal.
- Cleans and maintains the Zoo grounds in an efficient and aesthetic manner.
- Propagates plants for use in landscaping and decoration.
- Apply fertilizer and pesticides in a safe and legal manner.
- Assists and consults with the animal care staff on the improvement of exhibits.
- Maintains Zoo equipment.
- Removes garbage and trash.
- Follows the Louisiana Governmental Code of Ethics for public servants.
- Performs other reasonable duties within the scope of work or in emergency
situations as assigned by the appropriate authority.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited source.
- A verifiable work history.
- Two (2) years' supervisory experience in a nursery or landscaping.
- Master Gardener recognition is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Able to effectively supervise workers.
- Skilled in the use and care of hand and power tools.
- Possesses a good working knowledge of landscaping, chemical use, plants, and
plant propagation.
- Able to understand and follow oral and written plans and instructions.
- Able to give written and oral instructions.
- Able to operate small excavating equipment.
- Some ability to repair and maintain small motors and landscaping equipment is a
plus.