Groundskeeper - Bear Creek Park

HOUSTON APARTMENT FOUNDATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative parks department is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain the beauty and safety of outdoor spaces. This role involves operating various machinery, performing landscaping duties, and ensuring cleanliness across park areas. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing community spaces and providing a welcoming environment for all visitors. If you have a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to quality work, this position offers the chance to make a real impact in your community while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Floating holidays

Retirement program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in groundskeeping or caretaker roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appearance and safety of parks.
• Operate machinery and perform landscaping tasks.
• Assist in maintenance and construction projects.

Skills

Small engine machinery operation

Large equipment operation

Landscaping

Maintenance skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Caretaker/Groundskeeper experience

Tools

Tractors

Blowers

Pressure washing equipment

Job description

Working at Harris County Precinct 4:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

What you will do forHarris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)

Harris County Precinct 4 has an exciting opportunity for a Groundskeeper at Bear Creek Park. The Groundskeeper is an integral member of the Parks Department and responsible for maintaining the appearance and safety of Precinct 4 parks. The applicant must follow the supervisor’s instructions and understand park rules and regulations. Personal conduct should always be courteous and professional when dealing with the public, including the interpretation of approved policies. Ultimately, you will work outside with a small team of other Groundskeepers to ensure our parks and outdoor areas maintain a professional appearance for guests to enjoy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of small engine machinery.
• Must have experience or be willing to learn the operation of large equipment such as tractors and backhoes.
• Mow grass, trim, weed, cut, and edge around walkways, flowerbeds, and walls.
• Prune or remove shrubs and trees of deadfall.
• Clean grounds and provide litter control of trash, leaves, and pine needles.
• Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.
• Operate blowers and pressure washing equipment to remove dirt and debris from trails and structures.
• Landscape work that includes planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, weeding flowerbeds, and assisting in the installation or maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and transport to various park locations.
• Repair fences, gates, bleachers, walls, and walkways.
• Paint various structures; the interior and exterior of buildings, offices, pavilions, and parking lots.
• Assist the skilled trade’s staff with maintenance and construction projects such as welding, concrete and asphalt work, roofing, cabinetry, installing A/C - heating systems, plumbing, etc.
• Completes closing assignments including, but not limited to retrieval and removal of trash and debris from common areas and receptacles, cleaning lavatories and kitchen areas.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

OR

• Minimum of one (1) month of related caretaker/groundskeeper experience

Comparable combination of education, training, and/or experience may substitute for one another.
Licensure:

• Texas driver’s license and a good driving record

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular | Full-time

• This may include weekends and holidays.

Location:

• Bear Creek Park, Houston

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/ or move heavier objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside in all weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions and airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Featured Benefits:

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.