Horticulture Technician

Job Description:

Horticulture Technician

Description

Job Summary
Responsible for care and maintenance of grass/turf, flowers, shrubs, and trees located in City parks, trails, and City owned/maintained areas; observes and reports structural and horticultural problems; installs new plan material following specific plans; maintains planter beds.
Essential Job Functions

• Manages the ornamental planter areas to include all maintenance, design, and procurement of plant material for seasonal displays; performs annual landscaped bed care consisting of planting, weeding, pruning, dead heading, watering, mulching, and cultivation.
• Inspects landscaping and trees to detect evidence of diseases, insects, irrigation problems, or other conditions endangering or inhibiting proper growth; takes corrective measures as needed.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers to designated areas as needed.
• Monitors irrigation systems and ensures they are working properly; performs hand watering when necessary.
• Manages the ordering and receiving of plants from vendors including their adherence to specifications.
• Performs occasional oversight of a crew member/small crew or volunteer group.
• Inspects assigned park/landscape areas, facilities, and trails, for maintenance priorities, damage, hazards and vandalism; schedules maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Operates and performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs on various tools, equipment, and machinery used in building and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Assists other park crews when assigned to perform a variety of park grounds maintenance activities, including fertilizing, weed control, pest control, mowing, seeding and watering; cleans up trash and debris; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; plants and extracts trees; loads and hauls materials.
• Monitors work sites to ensure adherence to safety rules and regulations and that work zones and equipment are safe; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts or conditions as required.
• Coordinates setup, teardown, and other tasks for special City events as directed; works assigned duties during City special events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED . Additional course work in Horticulture Science or related field is preferred.
• Requires at least three (3) years of work experience related to landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, and/or horticulture.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may also be considered.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License issued through Texas Department of Agriculture with a minimum category of 3A is required within 12 months of hire.

Salary:

$19.00-$21.50/hour (depending on qualifications)