Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker

Posting number: S766-5221

Department: Parks

Division: 5221 - Park Maintenance

Job classification: Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker (Non-Exempt)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks, Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping

SummaryKeep grounds of City parks and other recreational areas cleaned and maintained. Repair buildings, facilities, and equipment. Examples of duties

• Drive and service trucks, dump trucks, tractors, and mowers.
• Mow and edge grass; plant, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, and grass; and clean park grounds by picking up trash.
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.                                    

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year of experience in groundskeeping or maintenance work; or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following: 

 

Valid TX Driver's LicensePhysical Exam Required Supplemental information

Knowledge of:

• The tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in park maintenance;
• The methods involved in construction of turf areas.

Ability to:              

• Read, write, and comprehend daily instructions;
• Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment;
• Make field repairs;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.              

Physical Requirements:

• Continuously stand and walk during the shift;
• Occasionally climb ladders, stairs, poles, scaffolding, and other inclined surfaces;
• Frequently bend and kneel;
• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds;
• Occasionally push and pull objects;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.