Sr Maintenance Tech - Landscape

Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide professional maintenance of NTTA’s perishable landscape assets on an assigned Tollway. This is accomplished by removing litter/debris in landscape beds, performing erosion repairs and other minor landscaping projects, assisting with inspections and other preventative maintenance activities, as well as other activities associated with improving the appearance and condition of the landscaped areas. A strong “working” knowledge of landscape maintenance standards and practices is required for this position.

This position requires proficiency in the operation of various landscape equipment including push mowers, zero‑turn mowers, weed eaters, chemical application equipment, dump trucks, front‑end loaders, forklifts, skid loaders, and other landscape equipment. Other duties include identifying requirements to maintain supply inventories, making minor landscape and irrigation modifications and repairs.

Designated Essential Employee. Essential employees are required to maintain agency operations during emergencies. Starting Pay: $23.00. $2,000 Retention Bonus.

• Performs mowing, weed eating, and blowing of turf areas associated with landscapes.
• Maintains landscape assets and assists in the direction of mulching, weeding, chemical application, and trimming of ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees.
• Assists in the direction and layout of beds for ornamental grasses, shrubs and tree replacement.
• Assists irrigation technician or licensed irrigator in landscape irrigation repairs.
• Applies pre‑ and post‑herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides to landscape assets under the direction of a licensed pesticide applicator.
• Applies fertilizers to landscape assets.
• Assists in educating junior members of the team on organizational processes and procedures.
• Participates in snow and ice events by preparing, operating, and cleaning various pieces of equipment and vehicles.

Minimum:

• 6 months/1 year education or training beyond a high school diploma.
• 3–5 years’ experience.
• Class “B” CDL.
• Ability to obtain tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain pesticide license within 12 months of hire.

Preferred:

• Tanker endorsement.
• Pesticide license.

NTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer‑driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increasing value and mobility options for our customers, operating the Authority in a businesslike manner, protecting our bondholders, and partnering to meet our region’s growing need for transportation infrastructure.

NTTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Truck Transportation

Garland, TX. Salary range $71,900.00–$90,598.00.