Grounds Operator

City of Gladewater; Gladewater (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gladewater is seeking a dedicated grounds maintenance worker to keep city parks and facilities in top condition. You will operate mowers, trimmers, chain saws, and related equipment while performing routine inspections and minor repairs.

The role involves outdoor work, weather exposure, and collaboration with multiple city departments. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and excellent service to staff and residents, with opportunities to contribute to park improvements and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers, tractors, shredders, trimmers, chain saws, and other equipment.
• Clean restrooms, park grounds, and city properties; pick up trash and inspect for damage.
• Service and perform routine inspections to ensure equipment is in good condition.
• Assist in troubleshooting and performing repairs as needed.
• Assist in setting up traffic control devices as necessary.
• Provide quality customer service to city staff, the public, and others.
• Assist other departments such as Street/Ground Maintenance and Water Department as directed.

Skills

Operate grounds equipment

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Lifting ability (50–100 lbs)

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Riding mower

Skid steer loader

Chain saw

Weed trimmer

Truck

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation.

• Operates light equipment such as riding mowers/shredder, skid steer loader, chain saw, weed trimmer, or truck as required or instructed;
• Cleans restrooms, park grounds, and other city owned properties, picking up trash, empty cans, inspecting areas for damage/vandalism, and repairing playground structures and trails;
• Services and performs other routing inspections to insure equipment is in proper working condition;
• Assists in trouble shooting and performing skilled repairs;
• Assists in the set up of traffic control devices as necessary;
• Provides quality customer service to city staff, the public, and all other work contacts;
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned; and
• Assists other departments, such as Street/Ground Maintenance and Water Department as directed.

Key Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Grounds maintenance procedures; and Ability to:

• Operate mowers, tractors, shredders, trimmers, chain saws, and other required equipment;
• Move 50 pounds and occasionally move 100 pounds;
• Understand written and verbal instructions;
• Work safely, effectively, and productively with others;
• Read and comprehend operation and safety manuals, signs, maps, office memos, labels, blueprints, etc.;
• Assess problems and make prompt, reliable repairs, and determine safe solutions.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school graduate, or its equivalent;
• Three (3) years experience in grounds maintenance and operating grounds machinery preferred;
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions; and
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment.