Landscape Groundskeeper & Greenspace Maintainer

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Landscaper position at Denton County involves maintaining landscaping and the overall appearance of Denton County buildings and locations. You will plant, dig, pull weeds, and trim trees and shrubs to ensure attractive grounds.

You will follow horticultural best practices, inspect after storms, monitor for pests and diseases, and coordinate with vendors under the Landscape Project Manager. A valid Texas driver’s license and at least three years in a related field are required.

Qualifications

• Performs related duties as required.
• High School diploma or GED required for this position and a minimum three years of experience in a related field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Engage horticultural best practices to manage the cultivation of the landscaping and grounds at all County Buildings.
• Inspects locations after storms and high winds that may have caused damage to broken tree limbs or tree replacement.
• Monitors all county building grounds for insect and diseases weekly. Inspects the quality of the landscape purchases, such as sod grass, flowers or trees before they are actually planted, laid or replanted.
• Maintains landscaping equipment and material.
• Monitors all properties for irrigation damages/needs weekly.
• Assists overseeing vendors and crews when working a job that may involve replacement of sod grass, trees, plants, flowers or bushes, when the Landscape Project Manager isn’t available.
• Reports any problems or issues to the Project Landscape Manager.
• Inspects and removes debris from ground daily.
• Clears parking lot and sidewalk debris with a backpack blower.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The General Landscaper position at Denton County involves maintaining landscaping and the overall appearance of Denton County buildings and locations. You will plant, dig, pull weeds, and trim trees and shrubs to ensure attractive grounds.

You will follow horticultural best practices, inspect after storms, monitor for pests and diseases, and coordinate with vendors under the Landscape Project Manager. A valid Texas driver’s license and at least three years in a related field are required.