Horticulture Crew Leader Burnett Bayland Park

The Horticulture Crew Leader provides daily leadership and support to the groundskeeping team ensuring that all park grounds including landscaped areas are maintained to exceptional standards throughout the year. This role is responsible for coordinating maintenance tasks planning and executing seasonal planting and species rotations monitoring plant health and ensuring the consistent application of proper horticultural practices.

Grounded in our core values of Heart Hustle and Higher Standards the Horticulture Crew Leader models pride teamwork and commitment to excellence. The role includes hands-on work alongside the crew guidance and mentorship and the management of supplies and materials needed to keep our outdoor environments healthy attractive and welcoming.

This position reports to the Park Foreman

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Park Foreman identify needs and deliver support for park landscaping horticulture grounds maintenance and sanitation.

• Lead coordinate and support groundskeepers in daily park maintenance tasks ensuring high-quality results.

• Plan schedule and implement seasonal rotations plant installations mulching plans pruning cycles and other horticultural activities.

• Monitor the health of plant materials turf and landscaped areas; identify issues such as pests disease or irrigation problems and escalate or address them appropriately.

• Train guide and mentor crew members in proper horticultural techniques equipment use and safety practices.

• Coordinate daily work assignments track progress and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.

• Purchase seeds plants tools fertilizers and other supplies as needed; maintain inventory of materials and equipment.

• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment including mowers trimmers blowers irrigation controls and small hand tools.

• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines including PPE usage equipment operation and chemical handling.

• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding progress challenges resource needs and upcoming maintenance priorities.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas equipment storage and supply inventories.

• Represents Precinct 4 with professionalism at all times including assisting constituents and reinforcing park rules as necessary.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in horticulture native landscape management plant production or related field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience serving in a lead senior or working-lead capacity preferred.

• Capable of delegating tasks and conducting quality checks.

• Ability to read understand and complete verbal and written requests and work assignments.

• Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural practices including native landscape management plant production systems irrigation oversight and integrated pest management.

• Strong plant and pest identification skills; familiarity with native and invasive species preferred.

• Ability to safely operate landscaping tools equipment and small machinery.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital work order or asset management systems.

• Ability to lift push pull and carry materials typically used in grounds maintenance

• Ability to work outdoors year-round in varied weather.

Licensure:

• Valid drivers license.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

• Strong understanding of horticultural principles including species selection planting techniques fertilization pruning and pest/disease identification.

• Skill in planning organizing and prioritizing daily and seasonal maintenance tasks.

• Ability to provide hands-on training mentorship and constructive feedback to team members.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Clear and professional communication skills both verbal and written.

• Ability to troubleshoot common landscaping issues such as irrigation malfunctions soil deficiencies and plant health concerns.

• Demonstrated commitment to organizational values and creating a positive collaborative work environment.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus; relevant certifications (e.g. pesticide applicator irrigation) preferred.

Salary:

• Dependent on qualifications

Location:

• Burnett Bayland Park 6000 Chimney Rock Rd Houston TX 77081

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation sick-time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.