CLGC Maintenance & Operations - Groundskeeper I

City of McAllen, TX; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Funeral leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Longevity pay

Job summary

City of McAllen, TX is seeking a Groundskeeper to landscape and maintain public grounds using hand and power tools. The role involves a variety of manual tasks including sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler systems.

The organization highlights strong community focus and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement with 2:1 matching, health/dental/vision insurance, paid leave, holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in basic lawn care and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Understanding of public safety and city grounds standards.

Responsibilities

• Landscape and maintain grounds using hand or power tools.
• Perform sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and raking.
• Manage sprinkler systems as needed.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Lawn mowing

Planting

Sprinkler systems

Trimming

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Under immediate direction, the Groundskeeper landscapes and maintains grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. The employee typically performs a variety of manual tasks to include any combination of sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler systems.

About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of Mcallen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.

About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.