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Horticulture Crew Leader

Salary

$41,392.00 - $45,531.20 Annually

Location

College Station, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2402265

Department

Parks and Rec Department

Opening Date

08/23/2024

Closing Date

10/25/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

Under general direction of the Cemetery Sexton, the Horticulture Crew Leader participates in and leads an assigned crew involved in the maintenance of the Parks and Recreation Department’s landscaped areas, sign beds and cemeteries and some City landscaped areas.

Principal Duties

• Responsible for the daily operation of the horticulture crew as lined out by the Cemetery Sexton.

• Function as on site management of maintenance contract and first line of contact for maintenance contract vendor.

• Prune trees and other landscape material in cemeteries to clear hazards and apply fertilizers, mulch and pesticides to City Cemeteries, Parks landscaped areas and planting beds and some City beds as assigned.

• Perform watering, landscape planting and maintenance operations for City Cemeteries, Parks landscaped areas and planting beds and some City beds as assigned.

• Plant annual color and nursery stock in sign beds and landscape area in the parks system, City ROW and on City property.

• Assist in irrigation maintenance and with the Irrigation Specialist watering needs.

• 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

• Assist with preparing for special events as needed.

• Inspect and conduct preventative and routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

• Assist with purchases, collecting bids and writing specifications for division supplies.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma or G.E.D., one (1) year experience related to area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Knowledge of landscape materials, bed maintenance and horticulture

Knowledge of techniques of performing landscape work

Horticultural experience with a variety of plant material utilized in the area

Knowledge of native plant selections, antique roses, and Xeriscape principles

Have, or able to obtain within 6 months of hire, a Texas Department of Agriculture non-commercial applicator license for herbicides and pesticides

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 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

  What knowledge of native plant selections, antique roses, and Xeriscape principles do you have, if any?

  05

  Please highlight your knowledge and experience that would directly relate to your success in performing the essential duties of this position.

  06

  Do you have or have the ability to attain a TDA Pesticide license?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of College Station

Address

1101 Texas Avenue

College Station, Texas, 77840

Phone

979-764-3517

Website

http://csjobs.cstx.gov

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