Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Specialist

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Laredo is seeking a maintenance worker to perform groundskeeping, minor repairs, and custodial tasks across City facilities. Responsibilities include landscaping, graffiti removal, litter cleanup, and basic upkeep of vehicles and equipment.

Position requires operating tractors and trucks, assisting with plumbing and irrigation, and supporting events with customer service. Must be able to work outdoors and meet schedules.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Texas Driver License; out-of-state license requires Texas license within 6 months.
• Background check and certified transcripts required for applicants offered employment.

Responsibilities

• Plants, waters, fertilizes, edges, and cuts grass; rakes leaves; trims and prunes trees and hedges; trims, pulls, and sprays weeds.
• Checks grounds for vandalism and damages; erases or paints over graffiti on walls.
• Picks up trash and other debris and disposes properly; sweeps sidewalks.
• Performs minor carpentry work; cleans air-conditioner filters; replaces light bulbs in buildings; performs minor paint jobs.
• Drives tractor mower and trucks to haul debris; maintains City vehicles including checking oil, gas, and water levels.
• Assists in performing minor plumbing repairs such as installing sprinkler systems; digs trench and makes adjustments to pipes; repairs sinks, toilets, and faucets.
• Maintains recreational fields; marks foul lines and home plate.
• Sets up for services and events, provides customer service, and breaks down at close of event.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records regarding work performed.

Job description

City of Laredo is seeking a maintenance worker to perform groundskeeping, minor repairs, and custodial tasks across City facilities. Responsibilities include landscaping, graffiti removal, litter cleanup, and basic upkeep of vehicles and equipment.

Position requires operating tractors and trucks, assisting with plumbing and irrigation, and supporting events with customer service. Must be able to work outdoors and meet schedules.