Landscaper I (2 positions)

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform landscape maintenance duties, such as planting, pruning, fertilization and other tasks needed for general care and maintenance of planted areas. May cut and trim areas around trees, buildings, walks, playground equipment, etc. Will work with ride on or push behind mowers, line trimmer, hedge trimmer, chain saw, pole saw, lopping shears, and pruning shears. The job will require one to plant trees, shrubs and flowers. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Must be able to work singularly or as part of a team. Must be able to work for long periods of time standing, bending and kneeling on a variety of surfaces. Will assist in trenching, and installation of irrigation systems. Will plant annual flowerbeds, renovate existing landscaped areas, and perform new landscaping. Maintains and cleans equipment and tools. May work with construction crew constructing hardscaped areas such as walkways, planting beds, retaining walls, fences, etc. Applies chemicals for weed control, growth regulation, and insect. Must be able to obtain and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Requirements

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.
• Two years of experience in a horticultural field such as landscape installation, grounds maintenance, plant production or pest control.
• Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures and guidelines.
• May require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
• Must be able to work singularly or as part of a team.
• Must be able to work for long periods of time standing, bending and kneeling on a variety of surfaces.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to obtain Texas license to apply herbicides.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance duties, such as planting, pruning, fertilization and other tasks needed for general care and maintenance of planted areas.
• Cut and trim areas around trees, buildings, walks, playground equipment, etc.
• Plant trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Assist in trenching, and installation of irrigation systems.
• Plant annual flowerbeds, renovate existing landscaped areas, and perform new landscaping.
• Maintain and clean equipment and tools.
• May work with construction crew constructing hardscaped areas such as walkways, planting beds, retaining walls, fences, etc.
• Apply chemicals for weed control, growth regulation, and insect.
• Work the assigned schedule and comply with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• The City will match your retirement contribution by 200%.
• Vacation accumulation based on years of service: Less than 6 years - two weeks/year; 6-11 years - three weeks/year; 11-21 years - four weeks/year; 21-26 years - five weeks/year; 26+ years - six weeks/year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed