Facilities Grounds Specialist: Lawn, Irrigation & Trees

Collin County Government; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin County Government is seeking a Groundskeeper - Facilities to maintain the exteriors of county facilities, including mowing and edging lawns, transplanting and trimming trees and shrubs. The role reports to the Facilities Technical Coordinator and involves chemical applications and irrigation system work.

The position also requires operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, trenchers, and sprayers, and performing other duties as assigned within the Facilities team.

Qualifications

• Must have level of education equivalent to four years of high school.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Previous experience with various forms of lawn equipment such as weed-eaters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Appling herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals.
• Installing and maintaining irrigation systems by making necessary repairs to electrical wiring and plumbing and programming digital controllers.
• Performing maintenance duties by operating heavy equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, as well as tractor-mounted trenchers, tillers, and sprayers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lawn equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn equipment (weed-eater, mower)

Job description

Collin County Government is seeking a Groundskeeper - Facilities to maintain the exteriors of county facilities, including mowing and edging lawns, transplanting and trimming trees and shrubs. The role reports to the Facilities Technical Coordinator and involves chemical applications and irrigation system work.

The position also requires operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, trenchers, and sprayers, and performing other duties as assigned within the Facilities team.