Horticulture Crew Leader - Burnett Bayland Park

Posting number: 16644

Department: Commissioner Precinct 4

Job classification: Horticulturist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Environmental Services, Agriculture, Parks, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Green-Collar/Environmental, Horticulture

Summary

The Horticulture Crew Leader provides daily leadership and support to the groundskeeping team, ensuring that all park grounds, including landscaped areas, are maintained to exceptional standards throughout the year. This role is responsible for coordinating maintenance tasks, planning and executing seasonal planting and species rotations, monitoring plant health, and ensuring the consistent application of proper horticultural practices.

Grounded in our core values of Heart, Hustle, and Higher Standards, the Horticulture Crew Leader models pride, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. The role includes hands-on work alongside the crew, guidance and mentorship, and the management of supplies and materials needed to keep our outdoor environments healthy, attractive, and welcoming.

This position reports to the Park Foreman

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Park Foreman, identify needs and deliver support for park landscaping, horticulture, grounds maintenance and sanitation.

• Lead, coordinate, and support groundskeepers in daily park maintenance tasks, ensuring high-quality results.

• Plan, schedule, and implement seasonal rotations, plant installations, mulching plans, pruning cycles, and other horticultural activities.

• Monitor the health of plant materials, turf, and landscaped areas; identify issues such as pests, disease, or irrigation problems and escalate or address them appropriately.

• Train, guide, and mentor crew members in proper horticultural techniques, equipment use, and safety practices.

• Coordinate daily work assignments, track progress, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.

• Purchase seeds, plants, tools, fertilizers, and other supplies as needed; maintain inventory of materials and equipment.

• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, irrigation controls, and small hand tools.

• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines, including PPE usage, equipment operation, and chemical handling.

• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding progress, challenges, resource needs, and upcoming maintenance priorities.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, equipment storage, and supply inventories.

• Represents Precinct 4 with professionalism at all times, including assisting constituents and reinforcing park rules as necessary.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 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.

Examples of duties

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in horticulture, native landscape management, plant production, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior experience serving in a lead, senior, or working-lead capacity preferred.

• Capable of delegating tasks and conducting quality checks.

• Ability to read, understand and complete verbal and written requests and work assignments.

• Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural practices including native landscape management, plant production systems, irrigation oversight, and integrated pest management.

• Strong plant and pest identification skills; familiarity with native and invasive species preferred.

• Ability to safely operate landscaping tools, equipment, and small machinery.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital work order or asset management systems.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials typically used in grounds maintenance