Grounds Maintenance Worker

City of Killeen; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Killeen is seeking capable individuals to perform maintenance tasks for parks and public spaces. Responsibilities include operating landscaping equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring the cleanliness of facilities. Ideal candidates possess the ability to work independently and maintain safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Physical strength and endurance for labor tasks.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience in maintenance tasks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows and maintains parks and open spaces.
• Performs routine maintenance on drinking fountains and restrooms.
• Operates various power equipment and tools.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment for maintenance

Ability to lift heavy objects

Oral and written communication

First aid knowledge

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Lawn and landscaping equipment

Pickup truck

Welding equipment

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds and parks.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Employee has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields, mows weeds, cleans and maintains tennis courts, maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.

Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms.

Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.

Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.

Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.

Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.

Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.

Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.

Operates tractors, mowers, jackhammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.

Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.

Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.

Assists in setting up and taking down furniture for various recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.

Keep records of work completed.

Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license and comply with City of Killeen.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required minimum qualifications

Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent, and,
2. Six (6) months of experience is preferred; or,
3. Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Special Requirements

1. Must have a valid Texas driver's license within 60 days of hire.
2. Must have a valid driver's license by date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
2. Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
3. Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
4. Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
6. Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
7. Ability to understand, follows, and transmit written and oral instructions.
8. Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
9. Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Pickup truck, lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, airifier, chain saw, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems, welding equipment, miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance; carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; janitorial equipment, safety equipment as required.