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Hours Full-time
Location Houston, TX
Houston, Texas

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Under general supervision of designated supervisor, to perform a variety of skilled or semi‑skilled tasks, or skilled labor related to grounds and way maintenance, installation or construction. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: * Perform tasks relating to the installation and maintenance of turf including mowing, fertilization, irrigation, insect/weed control, and dethatching, seeding, sodding, aeration and site preparation. * Perform tasks relating to the installation and maintenance of trees, shrubs and flowers, including pruning, cabling, fertilization, irrigation, insect/weed control and removal as required. * Perform tasks related to construction, installation and maintenance of sidewalks, patios, retaining walls, benches, sign standards, stairs and sweeping of paved areas. * Maintain cleanliness of grounds including litter control, leaf removal and sweeping of paved areas. * Operate and maintain equipment to perform above duties including tractors, one ton dump trucks, lawnmowers, line trimmers, blowers, chain saws, bucket trucks, rototillers, sand/salt spreaders and snow blowers. * Report under emergency conditions such as snow removal, downed trees and storm water maintenance, as required. * Assist with moving and special events, as required. * Act as crew leader in some tasks as assigned. * Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: * One year of related experience. * Valid driver's license. * Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time. * Must be able to wear and use appropriate protective equipment as necessary. Additional Desirable Qualifications: * Valid commercial operator's license. CDL/Class B License. * Pesticide/herbicide applicator's license. A criminal background check, results of which are not necessarily a bar to employment, and a drug screen are required. Please Call Managers: Mr. Jaime Torres (281) 386-1222 or Mr. Angel Espinoza (281)386-8246