Groundskeeper

Walden On Lake Conroe; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden on Lake Conroe seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain streetscapes, parks, pathways, and lake areas under supervision. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, planting, trash removal, and related upkeep to ensure safety and beauty of community spaces.

The role requires experience with landscaping equipment and GPS-enabled tools. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, or holidays is expected to support events and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience operating landscaping and power equipment.
• Ability to read maps and work orders.
• Familiarity with smart technology and GPS routing systems.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, prune, weed, and plant in streetscapes and parks.
• Perform minor repairs and refurbishment of fixtures and signage.
• Collect and dispose of trash and debris.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment.
• Support lake areas maintenance and emergency response duties.

Skills

GPS & mapping tech

Equipment operation

Landscaping & maintenance

Reading maps

Teamwork

Tools

GPS devices

Power tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Under the direct supervision of a Groundskeeper Supervisor or Foreman, the Groundskeeper performs skilled and semi-skilled work to maintain and enhance the beauty, safety, and functionality of Walden on Lake Conroe’s community grounds. This includes streetscapes, parks and recreation areas, landscaped pathways, open space reserves, cul-de-sacs, lakes, and other assigned areas. Specific responsibilities for groundskeeper positions include trash and litter collection along roadways.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and enhance streetscapes, landscaped areas, parks, pathways, and community grounds through mowing, edging, seeding, pruning, weeding, and planting.

Perform minor repairs, painting, and refurbishment of fixtures, signage, and equipment.

Collect and dispose of trash, debris, dead vegetation, and wildlife from community areas.

Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, trimmers, sod cutters, chainsaws, tractors, chippers, and related hand and power tools.

Assist with the upkeep of lake areas and drainage systems as needed.

Participate in emergency response duties when activated.

Support events or community functions, including occasional nights, weekends, or holidays.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Groundskeeper Specific Duties:

Operate equipment and tools to remove litter and debris along street right-of-ways.

Must be able to sit for extended periods while operating or monitoring right-of-way zones.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to stand, walk, lift/move up to 50 lbs (and occasionally up to 100 lbs).

Frequent use of hands, arms, hearing, and vision (close, distance, peripheral, depth).

Occasional climbing, kneeling, or balancing may be required.

Groundskeeping positions involve extended seated periods with minimal crawling or crouching.

Work Conditions:

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather, heat, humidity, fumes, noise, vibration, and mechanical equipment.

Occasional exposure to chemicals, risk of shock, or other hazards.

The work is physically demanding and often performed in disagreeable environmental conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience & Skills:

Familiarity with smart technology and GPS/geographical routing systems.

Ability to read and understand maps and work orders.

Experience operating and maintaining landscaping and power equipment.

Basic understanding of concrete work, carpentry, and landscaping is a plus.

Technical Skills:

Working knowledge of tools, machines, and materials used in outdoor maintenance.

Ability to perform tasks efficiently and safely, both independently and as part of a team.

Walden on Lake Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources department.