Grounds Keeper - Facilities

Collin County Government; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin County is seeking a Groundskeeper - Facilities to maintain the exterior of county facilities, including mowing, edging, and planting care. This role reports to the Facilities Technical Coordinator and supports irrigation systems and landscape upkeep.

Responsibilities include applying chemicals, performing irrigation repairs, operating heavy equipment, and carrying out other duties as assigned. Must pass pre-employment checks.

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

• Applying 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 maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Groundskeeper - Facilities. A Groundskeepers is responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining the exterior of facilities by mowing and edging lawns, and transplanting, cutting and trimming trees, shrubs and ground cover. Work is performed under the direction of the Facilities Technical Coordinator.

Primary Functions

• 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.

Minimum 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.

Candidates must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical (POPP), a Functional Physical Capacity Assessment (FPCA), a drug screen, and a background check, when required. Must be able to pass physical fitness test to be eligible for hire.