Streetscape Technician - Forestry

The Woodlands Township; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands Township is seeking a Full-time Streetscapes Technician to maintain parks, streetscapes, and related facilities in The Woodlands, TX. This role supports groundskeeping, mowing, edging, and debris removal, with emphasis on safety and proper equipment use.

Under supervision, you will perform routine maintenance, assist with planting, and participate in special events. A high school diploma or GED and a Texas driver’s license are required, with prior related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Texas driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for streetscapes, parks, grounds, facilities, and related areas.
• Operate and refurbish fixtures, signs, equipment as needed.
• Gather and dispose of debris and vegetation.
• Operate equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and related tools.
• May work special events and emergency response as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Parks Office Building - The Woodlands, TX 77381

Position Type: Full-time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.43 - $18.43 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: General Labor

Summary of Duties

Under the immediate supervision of a Streetscapes Supervisor, Foreman or a Senior Streetscapes Technician perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and renovation of streetscapes or community grounds, parks and recreation facilities, pathways, landscape, open space reserves, cul-de-sac’s, lakes and ponds, and other duties as assigned. Right-of-Way position will include work related to right of way trash and litter collection.

Essential Employee Responsibilities

During emergency conditions, subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform duties in support of development and maintenance of streetscapes, parks, grounds, park facilities e.g., mowing, edging, fertilizing, seeding, pruning, planting, and/ or removing weeds, trees, and shrubs, clearing right-of-way areas and drainage with appropriate equipment.
• Paint, repair and refurbish fixtures, signs, equipment, and other miscellaneous items as needed.
• Gather and dispose of debris, wood, trash, limbs, weeds, grass, trees, shrubs, plants, and dead animals.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as, lawn mowers, sod cutters, chainsaws, tree trimmers and chippers, air compressors, backhoes, farm tractors, forklifts, and other various hand and job-related power tools.
• Participate in emergency response teams.
• May be required to work special events on nights, weekends or holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities specific to Forestry Crew

• Assist with removal of trees less than 12” diameter.
• Tree watering
• Tree planting

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee will frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee is rarely exposed to high, precarious places; extreme cold; and explosives.Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk and frequent physical effort is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Entry level knowledge of concrete, minor carpentry work, and landscape installation and maintenance are a plus.

Experience

One (1) year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess a Texas driver’s license and meet the driver safety policy requirements.

Safety-Sensitive

This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

The Woodlands Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.