Typical task include: Leads employees, incarcerated persons, wards, residents, or patients engaged in the planting, cultivating, propagating, transplanting, and caring for trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, lawns, and various ground covers; supervises the use and maintenance of gardening tools and equipment; designs and lays out minor landscape work; supervises the operation and maintenance of greenhouses and other buildings used for plant propagation; supervises pest and noxious weed control work; supervises tree trimming and does minor tree surgery; does minor layout work on and directs the maintenance and repair of institution roads and walks; directs the preparation of athletic fields for various sports and athletic events; maintains the proper drainage system for grounds or driveway plantings; makes minor repairs and adjustments to sprinkling systems; as required, maintains time and cost records; assists in the preparation of the grounds maintenance budget; directs and instructs assistants in their work and takes or recommends appropriate action; maintains order and supervises the conduct of persons committed to the Department of Corrections or the Youth Authority; prevents escapes and injury by these persons to themselves or others or to property; maintains security of working areas and work materials; inspects premises and searches incarcerated persons, wards, residents, or patients for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs. Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; plan, organize, and direct the work of others; identify flowers, trees, and shrub commonly grown in California; plan minor ground beautification projects; direct the layout and repair of roads and walks; maintain sprinkling and drainage systems; read and interpret landscaping plans and specifications; prepare budget estimates and reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective action.