HORTICULTURIST

Job Description

Job Description

MEMCO Houston is hiring a HORTICUTURIST to start ASAP

Job Location: Central Houston area

Pay Rate: competitive salary and excellent benefits offered

Job Summary:

Horticulturist coordinates the maintenance and enhancement of high-profile public park areas and downtown green spaces. While these spaces feature diverse landscapes such as lawns, woodlands, prairies, and wildflower meadows, the Horticulturist focuses primarily on preserving design integrity and maintenance of numerous perennial gardens.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Care for and maintain the health and aesthetic of plant beds in accordance with park standards
• Perform daily tasks including planting, transplanting, pruning, mulching, and weeding
• Maintain plant records to ensure adherence to garden design intent
• Oversee a small team and assist with supervision of volunteers during planting and maintenance activities
• Implement pest management and monitor plant health
• Prepare soil and apply amendments
• Coordinate seasonal planting for color and visual interest
• Monitor soil moisture and irrigation systems daily, repair minor leaks, and report issues as needed
• Maintain and repair gravel pathways
• Rake and remove trash.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Horticulture or closely related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the horticultural field that demonstrates knowledge of horticultural principles, landscape management techniques, plant identification, and garden design concepts
• Valid Texas driver’s license (current and in good standing)
• Able to obtain a Non-Commercial Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide license in Ornamental and Turf categories within six (6) months of hire
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Abilities

• Be a collaborative team player committed to maintaining positive engagement with colleagues and the public
• Work in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks
• Safely operate manual and power tools
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Work flexible hours as needed, including some Saturdays for volunteer events

Please reach out to Carlos Mejia at MEMCO Houston or email resume to View email address on us.fitly.work for more information

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