Horticulture Worker - College Station, United States - Ag Jobs

Description

Salary: $ $17.89 Hourly

Location : College Station, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Parks and Rec Department

Opening Date: 03/07/2024

Closing Date: 5/7/2024 11:59 PM Central

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

1. Prune trees and other landscape materials in City parks and cemeteries to clear hazards.
2. Perform watering, landscape planting and maintenance operations for City Cemeteries and Parks, landscaped areas and planting beds
3. Plant annual color and nursery stock in sign beds and landscape area in the parks system, City ROW and on City property.
4. Assist in irrigation maintenance.
5. Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of cemetery properties.
6. Assist with preparing for special events as needed.
7. Inspect and conduct preventative and routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
8. 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.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Valid State of Texas Driver's 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid Texas driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Please define your level of knowledge as it relates to landscape materials, bed maintenance, horticulture and general techniques of performing landscape work.

04

Please provide additional information that describes your knowledge and skills as it relates to this position.

Required Question