PT Pooled Landscaping (Landscaper) (2 positions)

coptx; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

coptx is seeking a landscape technician to perform general landscape maintenance, including planting, pruning, fertilization, and area care. You may operate ride‑on or push‑behind mowers, trimmers, hedge cutters, and chainsaws, and will plant trees, shrubs and flowers.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 80 lbs, work outside in all weather conditions, and work alone or with a team. You must maintain safety practices and obtain any Texas licenses or certifications as required; training

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and good driving record.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance: planting, pruning, fertilization, and general care.
• Operate ride-on or push mower, line trimmer, hedge trimmer, chain saw, pole saw, and pruning shears.
• Plant trees, shrubs and flowers; install and maintain irrigation systems; trenching when needed.
• Help build hardscaped features and work with construction crew as required.
• Apply chemicals for weed control, growth regulation, and insect control; maintain equipment and tools.

Skills

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Stamina

Safety awareness

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 control. 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. 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. PREFERRED: May be required to obtain Texas license to apply herbicides.