Groundskeeper Katy Park

Katy, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 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 is seeking a dedicated and dependable Groundskeeper to join our Parks Department at Katy Park. 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:

The duties listed below are only examples of the various assignments that may be performed:

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 GED from an accredited college

Minimum of six (6) months of related experience in groundskeeping landscaping or facilities maintenance

License:

Valid Texas drivers license with 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.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for one another.

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) preferred to better serve a diverse community.(preferred)

General Information

Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:

Regular Full-time

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work is on sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals dust fumes and combustible materials.
Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g. hard hats respirator masks gloves etc.)
Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools materials and equipment over rough terrain; climbing reaching and bending.
Frequently required to walk sit talk drive hear bend stoop twist and balance; need the ability to occasionally kneel and crawl; need the ability to grasp manual controls and the ability to use foot controls and operate gas diesel and electrically powered equipment.

What You Will Get in Return:
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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY:
If this job sounds interesting you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct 4 we invite you to apply online.

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.

Position DescriptionWorking 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...