Senior Horticulture & Landscape Lead

City-of-Wentzville; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wentzville is seeking a Senior Horticulture Technician to lead field maintenance across parks, facilities, and gateways. You will supervise crews, oversee irrigation systems, and manage safety and quality on major projects.

Candidates should bring at least five years in tree care/landscaping or irrigation, with leadership experience and relevant certifications within 180 days. CDL and pesticide licenses are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in tree care, landscaping, or irrigation maintenance; two years in a leadership role preferred.
• Job-relevant certification/license, vocational/technical program completion, or completion of apprenticeship required.
• College-level coursework in business, sport turf management, or related field preferred.
• Journey-level experience in landscaping, tree maintenance or related trade required.
• Experience in interpreting landscaping blueprints/specifications.
• Certifications preferred, or ability to obtain within 180 days: Missouri Dept of Agriculture license with Category 3 Ornamental and Turf; Certified Arborist; Class B CDL; First-Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and direct crew members in daily maintenance tasks and proper equipment operation.
• Assign work, coordinate field operations, and ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Provide coaching, support, and skills evaluations for crew members.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans for beds, bioswales, canopies, and facility grounds.
• Plan schedules for fertilizing, irrigation, and pesticide applications.
• Diagnose tree injuries and plant diseases; prescribe treatments.
• Oversee major landscape renovations and capital improvement projects with external contractors.
• Oversee grounds, facilities & irrigation maintenance across parks and public spaces.
• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance on tools and machinery.
• Maintain tool inventories and ensure equipment is well-maintained.

Skills

Crew leadership

Horticulture

Irrigation systems

Tree maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

MISSOURI Dept. of Agriculture Applicators license Category 3 Ornamental and Turf

Certified Arborist

Class B CDL with airbrake

First-Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Toro irrigation systems

Rain Bird irrigation

Hunter irrigation

Job description

The City of Wentzville is seeking a Senior Horticulture Technician to lead field maintenance across parks, facilities, and gateways. You will supervise crews, oversee irrigation systems, and manage safety and quality on major projects.

Candidates should bring at least five years in tree care/landscaping or irrigation, with leadership experience and relevant certifications within 180 days. CDL and pesticide licenses are highly valued.