Groundskeeper Paul D. Rushing Park
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 has an exciting opportunity for a Park Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper is an integral member of the Parks Department and responsible for maintaining the appearance and safety of Precinct 4 parks. The applicant must follow the supervisors instructions and understand park rules and regulations. Personal conduct should always be courteous and professional when dealing with the public including the interpretation of approved policies.
Ultimately you will work outside with a small team of other Groundskeepers to ensure our parks and outdoor areas maintain a professional appearance for guests to enjoy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate a variety of small engine machinery.
- Must have experience or be willing to learn the operation of large equipment such as tractors and backhoes.
- Mow grass trim weed cut and edge around walkways flowerbeds and walls.
- Prune or remove shrubs and trees of deadfall.
- Clean grounds and provide litter control of trash leaves and pine needles.
- Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.
- Operate blowers and pressure washing equipment to remove dirt and debris from trails and structures.
- Landscape work that includes planting grass flowers trees and shrubs weeding flowerbeds and assisting in the installation or maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Load and unload equipment from vehicles and transport to various park locations.
- Repair fences gates bleachers walls and walkways.
- Paint various structures; the interior and exterior of buildings offices pavilions and parking lots.
- Assist the skilled trades staff with maintenance and construction projects such as welding concrete and asphalt work roofing cabinetry installing A/C - heating systems plumbing etc.
- Completes closing assignments including but not limited to retrieval and removal of trash and debris from common areas and receptacles cleaning lavatories and kitchen areas.
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
Minimum of six (6) month of related caretaker/groundskeeper experience
Texas drivers license and a good driving record
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- 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)
Language:
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) 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:
Paul D. Rushing Park 9114 Katy Hockley Road Katy TX 7749
- 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.
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