Turf and Landscape Specialist- Regional Parks and Specialty Use Facilities
Job Details
Performs pesticide/fertilizer applications on Parks and City properties. Responsible for reading, understanding, and keeping current with chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage and is required to perform skilled manual work in turf, groundkeeping operations, and equipment maintenance. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
- Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
- Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations, and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers.
- Tracks chemical inventory.
- Assist in ensuring safe and effective working order and maintenance of turf and related equipment.
- Maintains records and ensures accuracy of all fertilization and pesticide application files.
- Maintains up-to-date records of all SDS for all Parks and Turf-related products.
- Implements fertilization and pesticide programs, as directed.
- Calculate/calibrate fertilizer and pesticide application rates, identify fungal turf and landscape related problems, Insect control measures and identify weed populations to include control measures.
- Ensures safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment: Mechanically pressurized spray equipment, hand-operated spray equipment, hand-operated rotary spreaders, hand-operated drop spreaders, and Utility tractors.
- Assists in planning and coordinating turf maintenance and repair programs and projects.
- Assists in identifying areas requiring chemical treatment so that the Supervisor can schedule the daily operations by maintenance/mowing staff.
- Performs ground/turf maintenance tasks as directed.
- Assist with requisitions for maintenance equipment parts/service and prepare cost estimates.
- Assist with all general maintenance, projects, irrigation, and landscape design/installation and drainage systems.
- Operates trucks, trailers, and tractors, and performs maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Benefits
Job Benefits
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Job Requirements
Experience Requirements
Four (4) years of experience in turf and landscaping fertilizer and chemical application methods, as well as equipment maintenance required. Golf Course experience is highly preferred.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from the date of hire.
Possession of a valid Florida Class “A” commercial driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Florida Pesticide Turf and Ornamental certification is required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Turf and Ornamental and Limited Lawn applicators license is required, or the ability to obtain one within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Possession of the Green Industry Best Management Practices (BMP’s) certification for the State of Florida is highly preferred.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from the date of hire.
Possession of a valid Florida Class “A” commercial driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Florida Pesticide Turf and Ornamental certification is required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Turf and Ornamental and Limited Lawn applicators license is required, or the ability to obtain one within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Possession of the Green Industry Best Management Practices (BMP’s) certification for the State of Florida is highly preferred.
Educational Requirements
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required.
Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to adverse and extreme outside weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee works with hazardous power tools and is exposed to heights up to 30 feet. The employee will work with moving objects and equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to adverse and extreme outside weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee works with hazardous power tools and is exposed to heights up to 30 feet. The employee will work with moving objects and equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Salary Range
Currency
USD
From
21
Per
hour
Availability
Overtime Available
Yes
Date Job is Available
April 13, 2026
Application Details
Company Information
Company Name
City of Port St Lucie
Address
121 SW Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Contact Person
Rodkeshia Barrera
Company Website
Email Address
Phone