Senior Landscape Technician - Golf Operations (Parks)

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 23,543 - 29,425; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to operate specialized equipment for maintaining park sites and golf course grounds. Responsibilities include landscape management, applying fertilizers, and performing repair and construction tasks.

This role requires knowledge of irrigation systems, maintenance of plant materials, and a flexible schedule. A valid Texas Operator's License is required, along with 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in lawn care, maintenance, construction or horticulture.
• Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized equipment for maintenance of park sites and golf course grounds.
• Perform maintenance tasks including construction and repair.
• Apply fertilizers and chemicals for healthy plants/turf.
• Monitor landscaped areas for insects and diseases.

Skills

Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work

Skill in determining irrigation problems

Skill in maintenance of flowering plants

Ability to read chemical labels

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chemical sprayers

Backhoe

Front and end loader

Job description

Salary

$17.09 - $21.36 per hour

Work Schedule

This position requires a flexible and reliable schedule to support golf course maintenance operations. Typical shifts are currently 4:30 AM to 1:30 PM and may include weekend work. Workweeks generally follow a Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday rotation.

Job Summary

Under general supervision operates specialized equipment for the maintenance of park sites and golf course grounds, performs landscape management tasks and applies prescribed amounts of fertilizers and chemicals for pest control and healthy plants/turf.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate specialized equipment for the maintenance of park sites and golf course grounds, including but not limited to specialized mowing equipment, chemical sprayers, backhoe, front and end loader and various implements utilized in care of large turf areas, as well as maintain and perform minor adjustments to the equipment.
• Perform maintenance type duties to golf courses and park sites including construction and repair of buildings, shelters, playgrounds, concrete/asphalt, retaining walls, landscape improvements, drainage systems, etc.
• Perform landscape management tasks such as mowing and trimming of turf grass areas, installation and care of plant materials including flowers, trees and ground cover.
• Apply prescribed amounts of fertilizers and chemicals for pest control and healthy plants/turf as well as maintain accurate application records.

Other Job Functions

• Coordinate activities of seasonal employees and other small groups in the care and maintenance of facilities and during special projects.
• Install irrigation systems and perform preventative maintenance to irrigation systems and controllers.
• Monitor daily progress of landscaped areas by inspecting plants and turf for insects, diseases, weeds, desiccation, etc., and recognize any problems that may be detrimental to health of plant/turf, playing conditions and facility safety.
• Prepare and maintain records such as cost analysis for site improvement projects, project progress reports, work performed, equipment utilized, fuel usage, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, procedures, tools and equipment used in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work.
• Skill in determining irrigation problems, maintaining irrigation systems, repairing and installing irrigation systems.
• Skill in the maintenance of flowering annuals, shrubs, trees, roses, etc.
• Ability to read chemical labels and mixing directions of insecticides, herbicides and other pesticides rates/types.
• High School Diploma or GED, plus one (1) to two (2) years of experience in lawn care, maintenance, construction or horticulture.
• Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C.

Pre‑Employment Screening

• Criminal background check.
• Physical and Human Performance Evaluation (HPE).
• Drug and alcohol testing.
• Motor vehicle review (MVR).

Equal Employment Opportunity

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail].