Horticulturist / Landscaping

JOB

General Summary

This position performs entry-level horticulture and landscape maintenance work in parks, community centers, public grounds, medians, trails, and other assigned county properties. This position supports the installation, care, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, turf, flower beds, native plantings, landscaped areas, and related amenities under general supervision. Duties & Responsibilities:* Performs routine landscape and horticulture maintenance, including planting, watering, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, edging, weeding, mowing, trimming, and general bed maintenance. * Assists with soil preparation, including tilling, grading, adding soil amendments, and preparing beds for seasonal plantings. * Installs and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers, ground covers, turf, and other plant materials in accordance with established standards. * Assists with irrigation and drainage work, including identifying issues, digging trenches, repairing minor leaks, replacing heads, and supporting installation or repair projects. * Operates and maintains hand tools, power tools, mowers, trimmers, blowers, utility vehicles, trailers, and other assigned equipment. * Performs general park maintenance as needed, including litter removal, pressure washing, minor repairs, event setup, and support during weather-related or emergency response activities. * Follows all safety procedures, uses PPE appropriately, and reports unsafe conditions, equipment issues, vandalism, or facility concerns. * Interacts professionally with the public, coworkers, volunteers, contractors, and other departments.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

**This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considere...