Entry-Level Park Grounds Technician

City of La Porte, Texas; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of La Porte is seeking an entry-level Parks Maintenance Worker I to perform semi-skilled gardening, landscape maintenance, and custodial duties in city parks and facilities, under supervision.

This full-time position requires no previous work experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Texas Driver’s License. Duties include mowing, trimming, watering, and maintaining athletic fields and grounds, with opportunities to learn and operate light equipment.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possession of a Texas Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, weed, and water parks and medians.
• Operate power mowers, edger, and other equipment.
• Rake leaves and clean facilities.
• Assist in maintaining athletic fields and other facilities.
• Prepare ground around plants and shrubs; plant trees and flowers.
• Pick up rubbish and maintain general grounds cleanliness.

Skills

Semi-skilled labour

Grounds maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers & equipment

Job description

City of La Porte is seeking an entry-level Parks Maintenance Worker I to perform semi-skilled gardening, landscape maintenance, and custodial duties in city parks and facilities, under supervision.

This full-time position requires no previous work experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Texas Driver’s License. Duties include mowing, trimming, watering, and maintaining athletic fields and grounds, with opportunities to learn and operate light equipment.