General Landscaper - Public Facilities

Overview

THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The General Landscaper will help assist in keeping the landscaping and overall appearance at all Denton County buildings and locations. This position will be responsible for planting, digging, pulling weeds, and trimming trees and shrubs.

• Engage horticultural best practices to manage the cultivation of the landscaping and grounds at all County Buildings.
• Inspect locations after storms and high winds that may have caused damage to broken tree limbs or tree replacement.
• Monitor all county building grounds for insects and diseases weekly; inspect the quality of landscape purchases (sod, grass, flowers, or trees) before they are planted, laid, or replanted.
• Maintain landscaping equipment and material.
• Monitor all properties for irrigation damages/needs weekly.
• Assist overseeing vendors and crews when working a job that may involve replacement of sod, grass, trees, plants, flowers or bushes, when the Landscape Project Manager isn’t available.
• Report any problems or issues to the Project Landscape Manager.
• Inspect and remove debris from ground daily.
• Clear parking lot and sidewalk debris with a backpack blower.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years of experience in a related field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.
• Regular and punctual attendance required.