Horticulturist / Landscaping
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Various Locations, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
16905
Department
Commissioner Precinct 2
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
8/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
200
Position Description
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 considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Work Experience:
One year of landscape, grounds maintenance, parks maintenance, horticulture, nursery, turf, irrigation, or related experience preferred.
Valid Texas driver's license may be required, based on assignment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Basic knowledge of landscaping, plant care, mowing, trimming, watering, and safe equipment operation.
Ability to obtain required county safety, equipment, or pesticide-related training as assigned.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions.
Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, stand, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
High school diploma or GED preferred
Valid Texas driver's license preferred
General Information
Position Schedule and Work Hours:
This is a full-time position
Our parks are open 365 days of the year
The Parks Department works 5-8 hour shifts
Hours/days may vary based on business needs of the department
Some weekends, evening hours or holidays will be required during special events or in times of emergency response/preparedness
Work Environment:
Physical Demands:
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
01
Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. equivalency? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
This position requires basic knowledge in landscaping, plant care, mowing, trimming, watering, and safe equipment operation. Do you meet this requirement?
03
In which of the following areas do you have demonstrated work experience? Select all that apply. Qualifying experience must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
04
Which of the following best measures your experience working in the areas select in response to the previous question? Qualifying information must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
05
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained the relevant experience referenced in response to the previous questions. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience [ Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ] If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
06
Do you have a valid Texas-issued drivers license?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx