• Horticulture Worker

    City of College Station (College Station, TX)


    Horticulture Worker

     

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    Horticulture Worker

     

    Salary

     

    $16.75 - $18.43 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    College Station, TX

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    2502361

     

    Department

     

    Parks and Rec Department

     

    Opening Date

     

    06/24/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    7/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

    Hiring Range

     

    $16.75-$18.43

     

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    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

    + Prune trees and other landscape materials in City parks and cemeteries to clear hazards.

    + Perform watering, landscape planting and maintenance operations for City Cemeteries and Parks, landscaped areas and planting beds

    + 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.

    + Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of cemetery properties.

    + Assist with preparing for special events as needed.

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

    + 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.

    + 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. .

     

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    Do you possess a valid Texas driver's license?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    02

     

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

     

    03

     

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

     

    04

     

    Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

     

    + Yes

    + No

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    Employer

     

    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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