Groundskeeper - Zube Park
Groundskeeper - Zube Park
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USD 20800 - 20800
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Position Description
Working at Harris County Precinct 4:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.
What you will do forHarris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)
Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a dedicated and dependable Groundskeeper to join our Parks Department. This role is essential in maintaining the cleanliness safety and overall appearance of our parks. The ideal candidate will bring Heartshowing care for both the community and their work environment; Hustledemonstrating energy and initiative in completing tasks efficiently; and Higher Standardsensuring work is performed with attention to quality and public service. Groundskeepers are expected to follow supervisor instructions uphold park rules and regulations and interact courteously and professionally with the public while interpreting approved policies.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate a variety of small engine equipment.
- Operate or learn to operate large machinery such as tractors and backhoes.
- Mow trim weed and edge grass and landscaped areas.
- Prune or remove shrubs and trees including deadfall.
- Maintain cleanliness of park grounds through litter control and debris removal.
- Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.
- Use blowers and pressure washers to clean trails structures and public areas.
- Perform landscaping duties: plant grass flowers trees shrubs; weed flowerbeds; assist with irrigation system installation and maintenance.
- Load unload and transport equipment as needed.
- Repair fences gates bleachers walls and walkways.
- Paint building interiors and exteriors pavilions and parking lots.
- Assist skilled trades staff with maintenance and construction projects (e.g. welding concrete work roofing cabinetry HVAC systems plumbing).
- Perform end-of-day duties including cleaning common areas removing trash and maintaining lavatories and kitchen areas.
- Be available to work before during or after emergencies or disasters as required.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email
Requirements
Education & Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
OR
Six (6) months of related experience in groundskeeping landscaping or facilities maintenance
Texas drivers license and a good driving record
Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and minor plumbing repairs.
Familiarity with safety protocols related to parks and grounds maintenance.
Ability to stand walk handle tools and equipment reach climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl as part of daily duties.
Ability to occasionally sit communicate verbally and detect odors.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally handle heavier items.
Strong visual acuity including distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and focus adjustment.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions near moving mechanical parts in wet/humid environments and around airborne particles.
Work environment noise level is typically moderate.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
Experience operating large equipment such as tractors backhoes or skid-steers.(preferred)
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred to better serve a diverse community.(preferred)
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time 40 hours per week
This may include weekends and holidays.
Location:
Zube Park -17560 Roberts Road Hockley Texas 77447
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls reach with hands and arms climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/ or move heavier objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works outside in all weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions and airborne particles.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation sick-time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER you need special services or accommodations please call or email
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
