Senior Landscape & Irrigation Technician

City of Pasadena, TX; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Free clinic visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Vacation accrual

Job summary

City of Pasadena, TX is seeking a skilled landscape maintenance worker to perform planting, pruning, fertilization and overall care of planted areas. You will plant annuals, renovate landscapes, and assist in irrigation installation while maintaining equipment and tools.

You will also track man-hours and routine maintenance and work under the Landscape Supervisor. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years in horticulture, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in horticultural field 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 and general care of planted areas.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; address complaints and resolve problems with Landscape Supervisor.
• Operate mowing and trimming equipment; support irrigation installation and trenching.
• Maintain and clean equipment; assist in constructing hardscaped areas.
• Keep records on man-hour tracking and routine maintenance related to plantings.

Skills

Valid Texas driver's license

Safety equipment knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas herbicide license (preferred)

Job description

City of Pasadena, TX is seeking a skilled landscape maintenance worker to perform planting, pruning, fertilization and overall care of planted areas. You will plant annuals, renovate landscapes, and assist in irrigation installation while maintaining equipment and tools.

You will also track man-hours and routine maintenance and work under the Landscape Supervisor. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years in horticulture, and a valid Texas driver’s license.