Groundsworker

College Station, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 25

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Under general supervision of the Parks Operations Supervisor the Groundsworker performs manual labor to establish and maintain the maintenance and upkeep of public parks grounds buildings athletic fields and related facilities within an assigned area of the Parks and Recreation Department including but not limited to landscaping grounds maintenance mowing athletic fields and maintenance of buildings and structures within City parks and other City areas.

Principal Duties

Maintain and clean parks recreational grounds and other City property.
Inspect facilitiesidentifyand report job hazards orpossible safetyconcerns personnel injuries accidents or damage to property to immediate supervisor.
Mow and trim vegetation using a variety of manual and power equipment.
Perform turf maintenance dirt work lining base setting and cleaning of buildings and grounds in the routine preparation of athletic fields.
Remove and dispose of debris from parks and other City property.
Maintain and repair playgrounds and other park structures.
Clean andmaintaincitybuildingsrestroomsand equipment.
Perform some horticulture work with flowers trees and shrubs.
Perform routine checks and maintenance on vehicles and equipment to ensure operational efficiency and good operating condition;identifyand report equipment malfunctions.
Assistpreparing forspecial eventsand recreational programs.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Valid State of Texas Drivers License.

Knowledge and experience in the use of lawn care equipment.

Available to work weekends evenings and holidays.

Supplemental Information

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

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DescriptionUnder general supervision of the Parks Operations Supervisor the Groundsworker performs manual labor to establish and maintain the maintenance and upkeep of public parks grounds buildings athletic fields and related facilities within an assigned area of the Parks and Recreation Department...