Posting number: 26-139
Department: Facilities - PR_5090
Job classification: General Landscaper
Posting type: Open
Categories: Safety, Maintenance, Project Management, Security
THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The General Landscaper will help assist in keeping the landscaping and overall appearance at all Denton County buildings and locations. This positions will be responsible for planting, digging, pulling weeds, and trimming trees and shrubs.
Engage horticultural best practices to manage the cultivation of the landscaping and grounds at all County Buildings.
Inspects locations after storms and high winds that may have caused damage to broken tree limbs or tree replacement.
Monitors of all county building grounds for insect and diseases weekly. Inspects the quality of the landscape purchases, such as sod grass, flowers or trees before they are actually planted, laid or replanted.
Maintains landscaping equipment and material.
Monitors all properties for irrigation damages/needs weekly.
Assists overseeing vendors and crews when working a job that may involve replacement of sod grass, trees, plants, flowers or bushes, when the Landscape Project Manager isn’t available.
Reports any problems or issues to the Project Landscape Manager.
Inspects and removes debris from ground daily.
Clears parking lot and sidewalk debris with a backpack blower.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
High School diploma or GED required for this position and a minimum three years of experience in a related field.
Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.
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Denton County is located on the north side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Denton County was established by the Texas legislature on April 11, 1846. In 2024, Denton County's population was over 1 million residents, and it is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Denton County has a total area of 951 square miles. As of 2025, Denton County has 1,987 employees and 43 elected officials. Denton County has one of the lowest county-wide tax rates of the top 15 counties by population in the State of Texas.
Denton County residents enjoy three lakes, beautiful city parks and trails, museums, and other attractions. The county’s proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex offers residents access to several nationally recognized entertainment attractions, including nine other North Texas water bodies, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars, the Fort Worth Zoo and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
MISSION: Denton County will be recognized as the leader in local government through its excellent service to citizens and quality workforce. We will carry out our duties by respecting citizens, maintaining fiscal responsibility, demonstrating accountability, and fairly and equitably allocating resources.
For employment opportunities, please visit: https://dentoncounty.gov/jobs.
