{"code":"01883","codeVariants":["01883","1883"],"title":"GARDENER","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"3","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>GARDENER</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder direction, plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, \nprunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas; maintains bushes, trees, \nand shrubs; may manage greenhouse operations; performs other related \nduties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may or may not perform all duties listed \nin this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not \nbe listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nOrganizes assigned gardening work, analyzes gardening problems, and \ndevelops effective work methods.\n\nPrepares soil and plots of ground for planting.\n\nSows and harvests seeds.\n\nMarks out borders, beds, and areas for planting.\n\nTransplants plants and seedlings.\n\nPrepares cold frames.\n\nRaises plants in greenhouses.\n\nWeeds flower beds, vegetable areas, and borders.\n\nSprays flower and vegetable plants, and fruit trees.\n\nPrunes and clips shrubbery, bushes, and hedges.\n\nHarvests and stores garden crops.\n\nSeeds, waters, sods, mows, weeds, fertilizes, rakes, and trims lawns.\n\nCuts flowers for table and indoor use.\n\nMakes cuttings and slips.\n\nMay assign and instruct helpers, assistant gardeners, and/or inmates, \npatients, and/or students assigned to gardening work.\n\nMixes sprays and other solutions.\n\nEnsures the proper care of equipment, tools, and supplies.\n\nPrepares reports and maintains essential records and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, \nor related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:\n\nEXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nOne (1) year of experience in the planting and maintenance of lawns, \nflowers, and shrubs.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees may be required to possess valid licensure and certification \nas a Commercial Pesticide Applicator in one or more categories pertinent \nto the position. The Appointing Authority is responsible for certification \nand license verification.\n\nAppointees may be required to obtain valid licensure and certification as \na Commercial Pesticide Applicator in one or more categories pertinent to \nthe position. Licensure and certification must be obtained within a specific \ntimeframe designated by the appointing authority.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of gardening and groundskeeping practices.\n\nKnowledge of the equipment, materials, and supplies used in \nlarge-scale gardening.\n\nKnowledge of the use of insecticides, fertilizers, and other sprays.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to plant and care for flowers, plants, \nshrubbery, lawns, and other garden vegetation.\n\nKnowledge of the planning of large-scale gardening work.\n\nKnowledge of the preparation and use of cold frames and greenhouses.\n\nAbility to plant and care for flowers, plants, shrubbery, lawns, and other \ngarden vegetation.\n\nAbility to analyze, comprehend, and interpret gardening problems likely \nto be encountered in work on the grounds or institutional grounds.\n\nAbility to perform the work involved in sowing seeds and planting, \ntransplanting, growing, fertilizing, and harvesting flowers, shrubs, \nvegetables, berries, and fruit.\n\nAbility to prepare reports and maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related \nunits.\n\nAbility to read write, speak, understand, and communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language \nor Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can \nperform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because \nit would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may \nnot be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01883LC N/A03-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 3/15/2022","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction, plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, \nprunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas; maintains bushes, trees, \nand shrubs; may manage greenhouse operations; performs other related \nduties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may or may not perform all duties listed \nin this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not \nbe listed.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Organizes assigned gardening work, analyzes gardening problems, and \ndevelops effective work methods.\n\nPrepares soil and plots of ground for planting.\n\nSows and harvests seeds.\n\nMarks out borders, beds, and areas for planting.\n\nTransplants plants and seedlings.\n\nPrepares cold frames.\n\nRaises plants in greenhouses.\n\nWeeds flower beds, vegetable areas, and borders.\n\nSprays flower and vegetable plants, and fruit trees.\n\nPrunes and clips shrubbery, bushes, and hedges.\n\nHarvests and stores garden crops.\n\nSeeds, waters, sods, mows, weeds, fertilizes, rakes, and trims lawns.\n\nCuts flowers for table and indoor use.\n\nMakes cuttings and slips.\n\nMay assign and instruct helpers, assistant gardeners, and/or inmates, \npatients, and/or students assigned to gardening work.\n\nMixes sprays and other solutions.\n\nEnsures the proper care of equipment, tools, and supplies.\n\nPrepares reports and maintains essential records and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, \nor related units.","EXPERIENCE":"One (1) year of experience in the planting and maintenance of lawns, \nflowers, and shrubs.","LICENSE":"Appointees may be required to possess valid licensure and certification \nas a Commercial Pesticide Applicator in one or more categories pertinent \nto the position. The Appointing Authority is responsible for certification \nand license verification.\n\nAppointees may be required to obtain valid licensure and certification as \na Commercial Pesticide Applicator in one or more categories pertinent to \nthe position. Licensure and certification must be obtained within a specific \ntimeframe designated by the appointing authority.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of gardening and groundskeeping practices.\n\nKnowledge of the equipment, materials, and supplies used in \nlarge-scale gardening.\n\nKnowledge of the use of insecticides, fertilizers, and other sprays.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to plant and care for flowers, plants, \nshrubbery, lawns, and other garden vegetation.\n\nKnowledge of the planning of large-scale gardening work.\n\nKnowledge of the preparation and use of cold frames and greenhouses.\n\nAbility to plant and care for flowers, plants, shrubbery, lawns, and other \ngarden vegetation.\n\nAbility to analyze, comprehend, and interpret gardening problems likely \nto be encountered in work on the grounds or institutional grounds.\n\nAbility to perform the work involved in sowing seeds and planting, \ntransplanting, growing, fertilizing, and harvesting flowers, shrubs, \nvegetables, berries, and fruit.\n\nAbility to prepare reports and maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related \nunits.\n\nAbility to read write, speak, understand, and communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language \nor Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can \nperform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because \nit would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may \nnot be eligible."},"searchable_text":"GARDENER DEFINITION: Under direction, plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas; maintains bushes, trees, and shrubs; may manage greenhouse operations; performs other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may or may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Organizes assigned gardening work, analyzes gardening problems, and develops effective work methods. Prepares soil and plots of ground for planting. Sows and harvests seeds. Marks out borders, beds, and areas for planting. Transplants plants and seedlings. Prepares cold frames. Raises plants in greenhouses. Weeds flower beds, vegetable areas, and borders. Sprays flower and vegetable plants, and fruit trees. Prunes and clips shrubbery, bushes, and hedges. Harvests and stores garden crops. Seeds, waters, sods, mows, weeds, fertilizes, rakes, and trims lawns. Cuts flowers for table and indoor use. Makes cuttings and slips. May assign and instruct helpers, assistant gardeners, and/or inmates, patients, and/or students assigned to gardening work. Mixes sprays and other solutions. Ensures the proper care of equipment, tools, and supplies. Prepares reports and maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in the planting and maintenance of lawns, flowers, and shrubs. LICENSE: Appointees may be required to possess valid licensure and certification as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator in one or more categories pertinent to the position. The Appointing Authority is responsible for certification and license verification. Appointees may be required to obtain valid licensure and certification as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator in one or more categories pertinent to the position. Licensure and certification must be obtained within a specific timeframe designated by the appointing authority. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of gardening and groundskeeping practices. Knowledge of the equipment, materials, and supplies used in large-scale gardening. Knowledge of the use of insecticides, fertilizers, and other sprays. Knowledge of the methods used to plant and care for flowers, plants, shrubbery, lawns, and other garden vegetation. Knowledge of the planning of large-scale gardening work. Knowledge of the preparation and use of cold frames and greenhouses. Ability to plant and care for flowers, plants, shrubbery, lawns, and other garden vegetation. Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret gardening problems likely to be encountered in work on the grounds or institutional grounds. Ability to perform the work involved in sowing seeds and planting, transplanting, growing, fertilizing, and harvesting flowers, shrubs, vegetables, berries, and fruit. Ability to prepare reports and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01883 L C N/A 03 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 3/15/2022","snippet":"GARDENER DEFINITION: Under direction, plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas; maintains bushes, trees, and shrubs; may manage greenho...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":null,"experience_years":1,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver","certification"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2022-03-15","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}