Gardener & Landscape Design Specialist (Irrigation)

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a full-time Gardener for the Park Division to perform skilled gardening and landscape work including design, installation, and maintenance.

The successful candidate will read landscape plans, process work orders, and supervise grounds personnel while maintaining equipment and records. Strong attention to safety and accuracy is required, with a valid Texas driver’s license and pesticide license eligibility.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED with college-level coursework in Horticulture or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of responsible experience in a professional gardening or nursery environment selecting and applying pesticides, planting and pruning.
• Valid Texas driver's license; possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Texas pesticide applicator's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a computerized irrigation controller and perform minor irrigation repair such as fixing broken pipes and replacing damaged sprinkler heads.
• Read and design landscape plans.
• Process work orders and plan details of working procedure.
• Operate landscape tools and machinery including front end loader, tractor, skid steers, riding mowers, blowers, trimmers, edger’s, chain saws and assorted sticks/tools.
• Follow herbicide and fertilization programs as required.

Education

HS diploma/GED with college-level coursework in Horticulture or closely related field

Two years of professional gardening or nursery experience

Valid Texas driver's license

Texas pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a full-time Gardener for the Park Division to perform skilled gardening and landscape work including design, installation, and maintenance.

The successful candidate will read landscape plans, process work orders, and supervise grounds personnel while maintaining equipment and records. Strong attention to safety and accuracy is required, with a valid Texas driver’s license and pesticide license eligibility.