Greenspace Habitat Technician: Equipment & Planting

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston, through HPARD Greenspace Operations, is seeking a Natural Resources Equipment Technician to support habitat restoration and plantings across city parks. The role focuses on installation of tree and prairie plantings and maintenance of restoration sites.

Daily work involves operating mowing units, edger, chainsaw, and other equipment while ensuring safety and proper maintenance; some tasks may require field work and occasional shifts; requires Texas driver's license and may

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Science, or a related field.
• No experience required; substitution may be used with field-work experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install tree and prairie plantings.
• Assist in mechanical and chemical invasive species removal.
• Provide regular intensive maintenance of habitat restoration sites, such as watering trees, staking trees, and removing vines.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as riding mowing units, lawnmowers, edger, and chainsaw to maintain habitat restoration areas.
• Ensure work equipment and vehicle is safely operated, properly maintained, and serviced.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Science, or a related field

Job description

The City of Houston, through HPARD Greenspace Operations, is seeking a Natural Resources Equipment Technician to support habitat restoration and plantings across city parks. The role focuses on installation of tree and prairie plantings and maintenance of restoration sites.

Daily work involves operating mowing units, edger, chainsaw, and other equipment while ensuring safety and proper maintenance; some tasks may require field work and occasional shifts; requires Texas driver's license and may