Description
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2024-052
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES
GARDENER (OPEN)
FILING OF APPLICATION:
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, FRIDAY, MAY 3 2024 UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, MAY 30 2024 NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, THURSDAY, MAY 30 2024
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $20.97 - $22.97 per hour.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
WRITTEN TEST: Applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of the exams.
Examples of Duties
Under supervision, performs gardening and horticultural work. Supervises laborers and other assistants engaged in gardening work. Performs related duties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Performs or supervises the production, planting, and maintenance of landscape and ornamental plants, interior plants, and greenhouse plants including tropical plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and grass. Performs weeding, pruning, and trimming on same. Applies mulch, fertilizers, and pesticides. Cleans and maintains upkeep of park facilities, grounds, and equipment. Plows and clears snow. Supervises the work of seasonal employees. Interacts with the public. Completes reports. Follows all operations and safety policies and safe work practices. Attends and participates in operations and safety training classes and demonstrates competence (demonstration of competence may be determined by exam.) Wears and properly utilizes safety equipment in accordance with Divisional policy at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or GED is required. An Associate's Degree in a Horticulture Field from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent of two years of full time paid experience in greenhouse, nursery, landscape maintenance, or other related field which includes the operation of landscape maintenance equipment especially vehicles and trailers, walk-behind and riding mowers, spreaders, and spray equipment is required. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. A Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License in a horticulture related category (5, 6, or 8 or any of their sub-categories) for the State of Ohio is required within six months of the date of hire.
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
Supplemental Information
RESIDENCY CREDIT
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:
https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.
NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.