Landscaper II

City of Pasadena, TX; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

On-site medical clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent retirement match

Paid vacation accrual

Job summary

The City of Pasadena, TX is seeking a landscape technician to perform maintenance across planted areas. Responsibilities include planting, pruning, fertilization, and assisting with irrigation installation.

You will also review planting plans and track work hours, maintaining equipment and following safety guidelines. Required are a High School diploma or GED, 2 years in horticulture, and a valid Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Moderate to heavy lifting and standing for prolonged periods.
• Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.
• Two years of experience in horticultural fields such as landscape installation, grounds maintenance, plant production or pest control.
• Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures and guidelines.
• Preferred: Texas herbicide license.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance duties (planting, pruning, fertilization, etc.).
• Assist in trenching and irrigation system installation.
• Maintain and clean equipment and tools.
• Review planting plans and provide updates on plant and insect problems.
• Keep records on man-hour tracking and routine maintenance.
• Comply with timekeeping and attendance policies.

Skills

Safety procedures

Valid Texas driver's license

Horticultural experience

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Irrigation installation

Job description

Duties: Perform landscape maintenance duties, such as planting, pruning, fertilization and other tasks needed for general care and maintenance of planted areas. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems and other duties as assigned by Landscape Supervisor. May cut and trim areas around trees, buildings, walks, playground equipment, etc. using riding and walk behind mowers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, etc. 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. Reviews planting plans and provides updates on plant and insect problems. Keep records on man-hour tracking sheets, and routine maintenance in relation to plantings and maintenance. Applies chemicals for weed control, growth regulation, and insect. Must have 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: High School diploma or GED. May require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time. 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. PREFERRED: 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.