Coastal Parks Groundskeeper: Maintenance & Landscaping

Galveston; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Galveston is hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker for Seawolf Park. Under supervision, you will perform grounds upkeep, operate light vehicles, and assist with basic repairs in parks and recreation facilities.

Responsibilities include mowing, trash removal, cleaning, landscaping, and potential irrigation work. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a Texas driver’s license, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in parks facilities maintenance and repair operations.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance around parks, recreational fields and buildings; mows grass; removes weeds; grooms fields.
• Operates light motorized vehicles and equipment; cleans parks and facilities.
• Performs basic landscaping; maintains flowerbeds; irrigation system maintenance possible.
• Picks up trash, conducts interior cleaning, and assists with minor repairs and painting as assigned.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Customer service

Light equipment operation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Texas Driver's License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The City of Galveston is hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker for Seawolf Park. Under supervision, you will perform grounds upkeep, operate light vehicles, and assist with basic repairs in parks and recreation facilities.

Responsibilities include mowing, trash removal, cleaning, landscaping, and potential irrigation work. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a Texas driver’s license, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying conditions.