Grounds & Landscaping Specialist

Corpus Christi Housing; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Housing is seeking a Groundskeeper in Corpus Christi, TX. The role involves maintaining safe, attractive grounds and performing landscaping tasks to support the housing community.

Responsibilities include operating lawn and maintenance equipment, irrigation management, plant care, and seasonal yard work. Applicants should have at least 12 months in a related role and a valid Texas driver license. On-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Twelve months experience in a directly related position.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
• Reliable transportation to get to and from work.
• Availability to work after hours and on holiday/weekends.
• Participation in on-call rotation duties as required.
• Must obtain TDA pest and herbicide license within six months of hire.
• Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices.

Responsibilities

• Collects and discards litter or other waste materials.
• Operates a variety of maintenance equipment such as shovels, rakes, or saws to complete assignments.
• Operates power equipment and other vehicles such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, or other similar machines.
• Ensures proper hydration of lawns, trees, and plants using sprinkler systems, hoses, watering cans, or irrigation systems.
• Trims trees and vegetation and maintains flower beds.
• Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other features; performs general cleaning
• Plans and cultivates lawns, turf, or gardens and, based on landscaping designs, determines further work that should occur.
• Delivers and spreads topsoil and/or straw over newly seeded areas.
• Prepares chemicals as needed for application by mixing according to directions.
• Applies fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs or trees by spraying or spreading.
• Performs regular and seasonal maintenance on irrigation systems including any necessary winterizing procedures.
• Installs and maintains specialty features such as rock gardens, retaining walls, decks, or playground equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Landscaping

Equipment operation

Irrigation systems

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Power equipment operation

Lawn care tools

Job description

Corpus Christi Housing is seeking a Groundskeeper in Corpus Christi, TX. The role involves maintaining safe, attractive grounds and performing landscaping tasks to support the housing community.

Responsibilities include operating lawn and maintenance equipment, irrigation management, plant care, and seasonal yard work. Applicants should have at least 12 months in a related role and a valid Texas driver license. On-call duties may apply.