Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Landscape

City of Boise

Location:
United States , Boise

Category:
Physical Work

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

19.29 - 22.90 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Bring Boise’s most beautiful public spaces to life! In this hands-on role, you’ll help maintain and enhance parks, right-of-way sites, and signature garden areas through a variety of plant and landscape maintenance activities. Responsibilities include caring for turf, plants, irrigation systems, ponds, and equipment, while closely monitoring plant health—especially within the Rose and Platt Gardens. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in detailed outdoor work and enjoys contributing to vibrant, welcoming community spaces.

Job Responsibility:

Performs routine or repetitive tasks with specific instructions and set procedures
Plants, prunes, weeds, applies mulch, debris and trash removal, applies chemicals and ensures the health and well-being of plants and gardens
Maintains rose garden, including plant health, pruning and diagnosing plant problems
Coordinates with maintenance workers to complete tasks as assigned
Monitors and repairs assigned irrigation systems
Maintains an efficient water level at assigned garden pools and ensures structural integrity
Processes work orders in a timely manner
Re-designs shrub beds
Serves on call for tree related emergencies and snow removal multiple times a year
Provides limited oversight to seasonal staff, volunteers and Sheriff Inmate Labor Detail (SILD) crews as assigned

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience working in parks maintenance including plant care such as pruning, planting, transplanting and diagnosing plant and soil problems
Knowledge of installing, troubleshooting and repairing irrigation systems, mixing and applying chemicals using a variety of hand-and power-operated equipment
Knowledge of standard safety practices related to relevant tools and equipment
Knowledge of horticulture, plant health, maintenance and soils
Knowledge of integrated pest management principles for treating disease, insects and weeds
Knowledge of right-of-way safety
Knowledge of chemical application and related safety procedures
Knowledge of irrigation systems and maintenance
Knowledge of computer usage including related software
Ability to operate and provide training in the safe use of vehicles, heavy equipment, power and hand tools
Ability to read blueprints, schematic diagrams and technical manuals
Ability to schedule multiple projects concurrently
Ability to safely utilize related protective gear and safety equipment
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Ability to perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record
Valid state-issued driver’s license
State of Idaho Professional Applicator license in Ornamental Herbicide, Law and Safety or Ornamental Insecticide category within six months of employment
ATSSA Registered Flagger certification
OSHA General Industry 10-hour Course Certification
Must be able to obtain the following certifications offered through the City of Boise within six months of employment: Erosion Control Responsible Person (RP) Certification
CPR/First Aid Certification
Defensive Driving Certification
Applicants must be able to pass City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Applicants must be able to pass Driving Record Check

Nice to have:

Associate's degree in horticulture, biology or related field and two years of experience performing park maintenance in a lead role
Master Gardener Certification
Idaho Landscape Certified Horticulture Technician
Ability to set up safe ROW work zones in compliance with the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and work zone safety training

What we offer:

Free health insurance for your entire family
Solid retirement through PERSI, plus we match your 401(k) or 457b contributions
Start with 10 hours of vacation each month
8 hours of sick leave
12 holidays
A full 10 weeks of parental leave
Free life and disability insurance
Wellness incentives (up to $500/year)
Tuition reimbursement
Free bus pass

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Expiration:
January 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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