Grounds Maintenance Worker

Gfoat; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental, and life

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Gfoat Grounds Maintenance Worker is sought to maintain city/county right-of-ways, parks, and facilities in Town of Texas, Wisconsin. The role involves operating mowers, tractors, and string trimmers, performing inspections, and working outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, support for water utility services, and collaboration with Public Works. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift heavy weights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid State Driver's License required.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift 50–100 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors in extreme weather and exposure to noise, dust, and exhaust.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, slope mowers, zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, and edgers to maintain public right-of-ways.
• Perform routine pre-trip inspections, fluid checks, blade sharpening, and minor repairs for safety.
• Clear overgrown brush, weeds, and grass; remove litter and debris from mowing areas.
• Assist with road repair, basic landscaping, snow removal, or work zone traffic control as needed.
• Follow traffic laws, city policies, and OSHA safety standards; use PPE properly.
• Support department water utility service and operate equipment for water/wastewater facilities as required.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Heavy Lifting

Outdoor Work

Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

String Trimmers

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Workers maintain city/county right-of-ways, parks, and facilities. Core duties include operating riding mowers, tractors, and string trimmers; performing pre-trip equipment inspections; clearing debris; and applying herbicides. The role requires heavy lifting and working outdoors in varying weather.

Core Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate large tractors, slope mowers, zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, and edgers to maintain public right-of-ways, medians, and parks.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine pre-trip inspections, fluid checks, blade sharpening, and minor mechanical adjustments to ensure equipment safety and readiness.
• Right-of-Way Clearing: Clear overgrown brush, weeds, and tall grass. Remove litter, debris, and fallen branches from mowing areas prior to cutting.
• Public Works Support: Assist with other general public works tasks, such as road repair, basic landscaping, snow removal, or work zone traffic control, depending on the season.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all traffic laws, city/county policies, and OSHA safety standards. Properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

Will also support the department water utility service. Perform a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work and operate a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water/wastewater facilities and systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Previous experience operating commercial landscaping and heavy-duty mowing equipment is highly preferred.
• Licensing: Valid State Driver's License required.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to perform heavy manual labor. This includes standing for long periods, bending, walking on uneven or steep terrain, and the ability to lift up to 50 to 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Work Environment: Must be willing to work outdoors in various extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain) and be exposed to loud noise, dust, and exhaust fumes.

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Employee contribution: 8%
• City match: 2-to-1 at retirement
• Five-year vesting

Health & Wellness

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness benefits
• Supplemental insurance options available
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation leave
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sixteen (16) paid holidays annually

Professional Development

• Tuition reimbursement
• Longevity pay
• Support for professional certifications