Athletic Field Services

Gfoat; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to keep city parks and recreational areas clean and well maintained, with duties including repair of facilities and equipment.

You will drive and service trucks, mow and edge grass, plant and water trees and flowers, and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles. A high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of related experience, and a valid Texas driver's license, are required; a physical exam is also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of groundskeeping or maintenance experience.
• Valid TX Driver's License.
• Physical Exam Required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of groundskeeping/maintenance experience

Job description

Summary

Keep the grounds of City parks and other recreational areas cleaned and maintained. Repair buildings, facilities, and equipment.

Essential Functions

• 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 License
• Physical Exam Required

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in park maintenance.
• Knowledge of the methods involved in the 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.

Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.