Groundskeeper I

Gfoat; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Irving, Texas is hiring a grounds maintenance worker to care for city parks and fields. You will operate mowers, tractors, ATVs, backpack blowers, string trimmers and edgers, and perform turf and landscape tasks.

Responsibilities include mowing and edging, flower bed upkeep, athletic field prep, restroom cleaning, litter removal, basic park repairs, and irrigation system maintenance. CDL is beneficial and six months of related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Six months of related experience.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for job performance.
• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license required.
• CDL is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain city property grounds, parks and fields.
• Mow, edge and maintain flower beds; prepare athletic fields.
• Clean restrooms and remove litter.
• Perform general repairs and basic maintenance of park structures.
• Assist with irrigation system maintenance and chemical application.

Skills

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Mowing

Edging

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

ATVs

Backpack blowers

String trimmers

Edgers

Job description

This position is responsible for maintaining city property grounds, parks and fields, and performing tasks in maintenance and upkeep of city parks and beautification areas, which will require the use of various types of equipment, e.g. mowers, tractors, ATVs, backpack blowers, string trimmers and edgers. Duties include mowing, edging and working in flower beds; handling turf maintenance and athletic field preparation; cleaning restrooms and removing litter; performing general repairs and basic maintenance of park structures; and assisting with irrigation system maintenance and chemical application.

Six months of related experience; the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance; and the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C Texas driver’s license are required. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is beneficial. Normal hours are Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but schedule may also include some holiday and weekend hours. There is potential for some overtime.