Groundskeeper (A263119-2), 202, Horiculture/Forestry

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plants, waters, fertilizes, edges, and cuts grass; rakes leaves; trims and prunes trees and hedges; trims, pulls, and sprays weeds.
• Checks grounds for vandalism and damages; erases or paints over graffiti on walls.
• Picks-up trash and other debris and disposes properly; sweeps sidewalks.
• Performs minor carpentry work; cleans air-conditioner filters; replaces light bulbs in buildings; performs minor paint jobs.
• Drives tractor mower and trucks to haul debris; maintains City vehicles including checking oil, gas, and water levels.
• Auxiliary in performing minor plumbing repairs such as installing the sprinkler systems; digs trench and makes adjustments to the pipe and pipe-fitting; assists in repairing sinks, toilets, and faucets in buildings.
• Maintains recreational fields; marks foul lines and home plate.
• Sets up for services and events, provides customer service, and breaks down at close of event.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records regarding work performed.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools.
• Knowledge of irrigation system.
• Knowledge of custodial practices and techniques.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Effort Requirements: Position will have the following exposures: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Work Environment Locations: Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments: Seldom Office or similar indoor environment. Sometimes Confined space. Frequently Construction site. Often Outdoor environment. Street environment (near moving traffic). Vehicles. Warehouse environment.
• Exposures: Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements: Frequently Individuals who are hostile or irate. Individuals with known violent backgrounds. Often Extreme cold (below 32 degrees). Extreme heat (above 100 degrees). Communicable diseases. Moving mechanical parts. Fumes or airborne particles. Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances. Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction).
• Travel: Position will require the employee to travel: Never Regional travel. National travel. International travel. Sometimes Local travel.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Valid Licenses and Certifications: Valid Texas Driver License.

Benefits

• 10 days of paid vacation per year.
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year.
• Pension plan.
• 16 paid Holidays.
• Paid health* Dental plan* Life insurance* (30 day waiting period).