Groundskeeper, (B253115-7), 202, Park Maintenance

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.
• Assists in performing minor plumbing repairs such as installing sprinkler systems; digs trenches and makes adjustments to pipes and pipe-fittings; 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of custodial practices and techniques.
• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to comply with City policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Position will have the following exposures:

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations:

• Never: Warehouse environment.
• Seldom: Warehouse environment.
• Sometimes: Office or similar indoor environment, confined space.
• Frequently: Outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), construction site, vehicles.

Exposures:

• Seldom: Individuals with known violent backgrounds, communicable diseases.
• Sometimes: Individuals who are hostile or irate, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.
• Often: Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction).

Travel:

• Seldom: Local travel, regional travel, national travel, international travel.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

A thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required. All selected applicants must undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.