Horticulturist / Landscaping

Harris County • Various Locations, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs entry-level horticulture and landscape maintenance work in parks, community centers, public grounds, medians, trails, and other assigned county properties. This position supports the installation, care, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, turf, flower beds, native plantings, landscaped areas, and related amenities under general supervision.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of landscaping, plant care, mowing, trimming, watering, and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to obtain required county safety, equipment, or pesticide-related training as assigned.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, stand, and perform physical labor for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• One year of landscape, grounds maintenance, parks maintenance, horticulture, nursery, turf, irrigation, or related experience preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license may be required, based on assignment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Texas driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs routine landscape and horticulture maintenance, including planting, watering, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, edging, weeding, mowing, trimming, and general bed maintenance.
• Assists with soil preparation, including tilling, grading, adding soil amendments, and preparing beds for seasonal plantings.
• Installs and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers, ground covers, turf, and other plant materials in accordance with established standards.
• Assists with irrigation and drainage work, including identifying issues, digging trenches, repairing minor leaks, replacing heads, and supporting installation or repair projects.
• Operates and maintains hand tools, power tools, mowers, trimmers, blowers, utility vehicles, trailers, and other assigned equipment.
• Performs general park maintenance as needed, including litter removal, pressure washing, minor repairs, event setup, and support during weather-related or emergency response activities.
• Follows all safety procedures, uses PPE appropriately, and reports unsafe conditions, equipment issues, vandalism, or facility concerns.
• Interacts professionally with the public, coworkers, volunteers, contractors, and other departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED