GROUNDS OPERATOR

City Of Taylor; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Taylor seeks a full-time grounds maintenance worker to maintain parks, grounds, and right of ways in Taylor, TX. Duties include operating light equipment, mowing equipment, and assisting with repairs.

Must be available for overtime and on-call as assigned by supervisor. Requires a high school diploma and at least three years in grounds maintenance; Class B CDL driver's license by the State of Texas is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Class B CDL driver's license by the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Operates light equipment such as riding mowers/shredder, skid steer loader, chain saw, weed trimmer, or truck as required or instructed.
• Cleans park grounds, and other city properties, picking up trash, inspecting areas for damage, and repairing playground structures.
• Services and performs routine inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists in troubleshooting and performing repairs.
• Assists in setting up traffic control devices as necessary.
• Provides quality customer service to city staff, the public, and others.
• Assists other departments as directed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance procedures

First Aid and CPR procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Public Works - Taylor, TX 76574

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.54 - $23.17 Hourly

Job Category: General Labor

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:

Maintains City's Parks, Grounds, and Right of Ways in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Duties include: operating light equipment and operating mowing equipment. Must be available to work overtime and be "On Call" as assigned by supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to: Crew Leader.
• Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
• Other: Has contact with other employees in other departments and has daily contact with the public.

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.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Grounds maintenance procedures; and
• First Aid and CPR procedures.

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.;
• Take notes, messages, and fill out work orders;
• Perform calculations for volume, capacity, and area; and
• 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;
• Class B CDL driver's license by the State of Texas and a driving record that meets current city insurance liability requirements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Required to work weekends and holidays;
• Required to be on call for after hour emergencies;
• Required to work hours other than 8:00 - 5:00;
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions; and
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment.

• Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Respect