ROW & Urban Forestry Technician

City of Missouri City; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Vacation

Educational Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

The City of Missouri City is seeking an experienced Right of Way Technician to join the Urban Forestry Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. You will maintain rights-of-way, beautify public spaces, and support city-wide forestry and landscaping programs.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing weed and pest control, pruning, irrigation repairs, and assisting with projects and events. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of professional experience in landscaping, maintenance, arboriculture, or construction.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operates and conducts routine maintenance of forestry and landscaping equipment; including but not limited to: chainsaws, weed trimmers, blowers, spray and water tankers, and City vehicles.
• Maintains and monitors City-owned right of ways, landscape areas and urban forest areas; including but not limited to: clearing obstacles and debris, weed and pest control, planting, pruning, mulching, pressure washing, painting, and irrigation system repairs.
• Assists with special projects, programs, and events as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour recall, including weather related incidents and emergency operations.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Arboriculture

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas Driver's License

Tools

Chainsaws

Weed trimmers

Blowers

Irrigation systems

Pressure washing

Job description

The City of Missouri City is seeking an experienced Right of Way Technician to join the Urban Forestry Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. You will maintain rights-of-way, beautify public spaces, and support city-wide forestry and landscaping programs.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing weed and pest control, pruning, irrigation repairs, and assisting with projects and events. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.