Grounds Technician

DeKalb Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of South Texas is seeking a Grounds Technician (Temporary-Position) in Corpus Christi, TX. The role involves lawn and garden care, irrigation maintenance, and site upkeep, with duties including equipment operation and safety compliance.

Qualified candidates typically have 1–2 years in landscaping or maintenance, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks. This is a part-time, non-exempt position offering hourly pay of $12.50.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of landscaping, groundskeeping, or facility maintenance experience.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.
• Able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Able to pass customer background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lawn & Garden Care: mow, edge, fertilize, plant and prune.
• Operate landscaping equipment safely and maintain machinery.
• Facility upkeep: clean walkways, empty trash, exterior maintenance.
• Identify hazards and remove hazards; apply ice melt in winter.
• Irrigation maintenance: monitor and repair sprinkler systems.
• Comply with OSHA safety standards for chemicals and equipment.
• Adhere to company policies and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible days/hours

Cleaning solutions

Reading/writing/communication

Background checks

Job description

• Base Pay $12.50 / Hour
• Job Category Maintenance
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

If you are a veteran with a service-related disability that makes it difficult for you to work, or even prevents you from working, don't worry! Goodwill Industries of South Texas encourages people with disabilities to apply with us today!

Why we want to hire people with disabilities:

Goodwill offerscustomized job placement,on-the-job training, andongoing supportacross a variety of roles, including custodial services, clerical/data entry, assembly, groundskeeping, packaging, and product fulfillment. Participants earn paychecks while building work history, soft skills, and job readiness.

By partnering with organizations likeWorkQuestandSourceAmerica, and collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies, Goodwill expands access tomeaningful, sustainable employmentwhile promotingworkforce diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout South Texas.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

This is a State Set-Aside Contract. Employees must have a documented disability of at least 10% to qualify. Disabilities may include physical, mental, visual, hearing, or medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart conditions, mental health conditions, intellectual disabilities, or similar recognized disabilities.

Goodwill Staffing Services is looking for a Grounds Technician (Temporary-Position) in Corpus Christi, TX.

DUTIES:

• Lawn & Garden Care: Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns; plant and prune flowers, trees, and shrubs; and pull weeds or apply mulch.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain landscaping machinery such as mowers, tractors, leaf blowers, weed eaters, and chain saws.
• Facility Upkeep: Clear debris from walkways and parking lots; empty outdoor trash receptacles; and perform light exterior maintenance like fence repair or pressure washing.
• Safety & Hazard Removal: Identify and remove hazards like fallen branches or uneven paving, and apply ice melt or shovel snow during winter months (if applicable).
• Irrigation Maintenance: Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair sprinkler and irrigation systems to ensure proper watering.
• Picking up trash, Mowing, Weed eating, cleaning brushy area, and painting, addionital duties as assigned.
• Adherence to OSHA standards in relation to the proper use of chemicals and equipment involved in the day-to-day completion of custodial cleaning tasks.
• Empty trash containers and replace trash bags. Discard trash in appropriate location.
• Adheres to and enforces safety and loss prevention procedures to prevent injury to personnel and damage to property, equipment and inventory.
• Ensures all operations are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Embrace the core values of the agency in the spirit in which the agency operates at work and in the community.
• Contribute to the fulfillment of department and company objectives and goals.
• Comply with all department and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work flexible days and hours
• Ability to work with cleaning solutions
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Must be able to pass all customer background checks

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• A valid state driver's license is frequently required to operate company vehicles.
• 1 to 2 years of related experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or facility maintenance.
• Ability to work in hot/cold, humid and/or dusty environment
• Ability to bend, push, reach and stand for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. is an EO employer-M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.