Landscaper I (2 positions)

City of Pasadena, TX; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Clinic access

Virtual visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Job summary

City of Pasadena, TX is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Technician to perform planting, pruning, fertilization, and general care of planted areas. You may operate mowers, trimmers, and irrigation installation tasks across parks and public spaces. Must lift 80 lbs, work alone or with a team, and comply with city timekeeping. Valid TX driver’s license required; benefits generous.

Experience in horticulture is preferred; training provided; long hours outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Two years in horticulture, landscape installation, grounds maintenance or pest control.
• Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees, shrubs and flowers as part of landscape projects.
• Operate mowers, trimmers and related equipment.
• Assist in trenching and irrigation installation.
• Maintain and clean tools and equipment.
• Adhere to city timekeeping and attendance policies.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Stamina

Tools

Riding mower

Line trimmer

Hedge trimmer

Chainsaw

Pole saw

Lopping shears

Pruning shears

Job description

Duties: Perform landscape maintenance duties, such as planting, pruning, fertilization and other tasks needed for general care and maintenance of planted areas. May cut and trim areas around trees, buildings, walks, playground equipment, etc. Will work with ride on or push behind mowers, line trimmer, hedge trimmer, chain saw, pole saw, lopping shears, and pruning shears. The job will require one to plant trees, shrubs and flowers. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Must be able to work singularly or as part of a team. Must be able to work for long periods of time standing, bending and kneeling on a variety of surfaces. Will assist in trenching, and installation of irrigation systems. Will plant annual flowerbeds, renovate existing landscaped areas, and perform new landscaping. Maintains and cleans equipment and tools. May work with construction crew constructing hardscaped areas such as walkways, planting beds, retaining walls, fences, etc. Applies chemicals for weed control, growth regulation, and insect. Must be able to obtain and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Qualifications: Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions. Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record. Two years of experience in a horticultural field such as landscape installation, grounds maintenance, plant production or pest control. Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures and guidelines. May require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time. PREFFERED: May be required to obtain Texas license to apply herbicides.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees . For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month .
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE .
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200% . Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.

Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:

• Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
• From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
• From 11 to less than 21 years of service four weeks of vacation per year.
• From 21 to less than 26 years of service five weeks of vacation per year.
• From 26 years of service and up six weeks of vacation per year.