Grounds Maintenance Technician

Dallas Zoo Management; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Zoo Management is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Technician to maintain the grounds and landscaping. The role involves operating various equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and assisting with deliveries and other trades as necessary.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of experience in grounds maintenance, and the ability to work independently. This position may require working weekends and holidays and involves physical tasks, including lifting up to 70lbs.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in facility and grounds maintenance.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Must be able to lift/carry 70lbs and work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for the grounds and landscaping.
• Operate electric and gas-powered equipment safely.
• Perform minor building maintenance work as needed.

Skills

Facility and grounds maintenance

Verbal and written communication

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Riding mowers

Power tools

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Grounds Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and care of the grounds and landscaping. This position regularly operates electric and gas-powered equipment and machines as well as small hand and power tools for planting, cultivating, and trimming.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Seed, water, mulch, and fertilize plants, flowers, lawns, and turf.
• Inspect plant materials for insects, disease, and physical damage.
• Transplant, prune, trim, and cultivate trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers.
• Mow lawns with a push or riding mower.
• Trim and edge around hardscape and planters.
• Weed, thin, and clean flower beds and other grounds.
• Safely operate pick-up trucks, tractors, riding mowers, and power tools while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Perform minor building maintenance work such as painting, patching, woodwork, and fence as needed.
• Assist with delivering supplies, materials, or other equipment as needed.
• Perform work through written and verbal instruction.
• Assist other trades and departments as needed.
• Coordinate assigned grounds maintenance duties with external contractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have two or more years of experience and/or knowledge of facility and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems is a plus but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with others.
• Must have good observational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above head, pull, bend, climb stairs and ladders, and lift/carry 70lbs.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, nights, or evenings as needed.
• Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and TB test.