Horticulture Worker

College Station, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 25

Posted on: 20 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Under general supervision perform physical labor to establish and maintain outdoor Parks and Recreation properties to include landscaping and grounds maintenance of City cemeteries parks and other City landscaped areas such as the landscaped areas around City parks and/or facility signs.

Principal Duties

Prune trees and other landscape materials in City parks and cemeteries to clear hazards.
Perform watering landscape planting and maintenance operations for City Cemeteries and Parks landscaped areas and planting beds
Plant annual color and nursery stock in sign beds and landscape area in the parks system City ROW and on City property.
Assist in irrigation maintenance.
Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of cemetery properties.
Assist with preparing for special events as needed.
Inspect and conduct preventative and routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Participate in the maintenance of the horticulture system by operating a variety of equipment such as edgers line trimmers brush chippers and various other hand and power tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Valid State of Texas Drivers License.

Preferred:
Experience in landscape maintenance. Possess a valid State of Texas Class B CDL.

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Position is posted until filled or closing date.

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

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