Horticulture Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2024253 Position Title Horticulture Technician Position # #9000098 FLSA Non-Exempt Classification Type Labor/Maintenance/Technical Department Parks & Recreation Job Type Full Time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 6:30am-3:00pm

Hiring Pay Rate $18.10-$23.50 (depending on qualifications) Posting Opening Date 06/17/2024 Posting Closing Date Job Summary

Responsible for care and maintenance of grass/turf, flowers, shrubs, and trees located in City parks, trails, and City owned/maintained areas; observes and reports structural and horticultural problems; installs new plan material following specific plans; maintains planter beds.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the ornamental planter areas to include all maintenance, design, and procurement of plant material for seasonal displays; performs annual landscaped bed care consisting of planting, weeding, pruning, dead heading, watering, mulching, and cultivation.

• Inspects landscaping and trees to detect evidence of diseases, insects, irrigation problems, or other conditions endangering or inhibiting proper growth; takes corrective measures as needed.

• Applies pesticides and fertilizers to designated areas as needed.

• Monitors irrigation systems and ensures they are working properly; performs hand watering when necessary.

• Manages the ordering and receiving of plants from vendors including their adherence to specifications.

• Performs occasional oversight of a crew member/small crew or volunteer group.

• Inspects assigned park/landscape areas, facilities, and trails, for maintenance priorities, damage, hazards and vandalism; schedules maintenance and repairs as needed.

• Operates and performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs on various tools, equipment, and machinery used in building and grounds maintenance tasks.

• Assists other park crews when assigned to perform a variety of park grounds maintenance activities, including fertilizing, weed control, pest control, mowing, seeding and watering; cleans up trash and debris; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; plants and extracts trees; loads and hauls materials.

• Monitors work sites to ensure adherence to safety rules and regulations and that work zones and equipment are safe; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts or conditions as required.

• Coordinates setup, teardown, and other tasks for special City events as directed; works assigned duties during City special events.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED. Additional course work in Horticulture Science or related field is preferred.

• Requires at least three (3) years of work experience related to landscape maintenance, grounds keeping, or horticulture.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may also be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Modern practices and principles of horticulture and arboriculture, and related fields.

• Insects, parasites, diseases, and other infestation which affect trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and grass and the composition and application of insecticides, fungicide, and herbicides for their control.

Ability to:

• Perform work based upon broad instructions and general supervision. Perform research on plants, trees, shrubs for proper application for planting and care, and recognition of diseases and their treatment.

• Prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands for timely completion.

• Work independently to anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems.

• Operate and maintain power and hand tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.

• Be constantly alert and aware of the hazards involved and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.

• Perform research on tools, equipment, and supplies; order equipment and supplies as needed or directed.

• Use chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and cleaning compounds.

• Perform heavy manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects.

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.

• Exercise judgment and make decisions as to the appropriate actions to take in accordance with rules and regulations.

• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance.

• Abide by City and department administrative directives, policies and procedures.

• Provide management with sound, positive advice and information concerning incumbent's area of responsibility.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in use of all tools and equipment appropriate to job responsibilities.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong public contact and customer service skills.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver's license with good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.

• Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License issued through Texas Department of Agriculture with a minimum category of 3A is required within 12 months of hire.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to and including 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in outside weather conditions, sometimes in extreme temperatures; works near and/or with moving mechanical parts and equipment; potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles and/or possibly toxic or caustic chemicals such as herbicides/pesticides; risks of electrical shock; loud noises and vibration.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: Truck, tractor, trencher, push/riding lawn mower, weed eater, blower, edger, stump grinder, tiller, fertilizer spreader, chipper, saw, hedge trimmer, hammer, drill, ball field drag and line striper, and other assorted hand tools and landscape/grounds maintenance equipment.

Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship.

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• Do you possess municipal government experience?

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• Do you possess work experience in groundskeeping/landscaping?

• Yes

• No

• Describe your experience with planting, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, irrigating, applying pesticides, amending soils, mulching, and cultivation. If you do not possess any experience, enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you possess a Pesticide Applicator License?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Certification(s)

• Letter(s) of Recommendation

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300 S. Texas Avenue

Bryan, Texas 77803