Groundskeeper II

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Irving is hiring a parks maintenance worker to support irrigation systems and grounds care across city facilities. You will operate mowing machinery, front-end loaders, and utility tractors while performing landscape maintenance on athletic fields and public spaces.

Responsibilities include pruning trees and shrubs, restroom cleaning, playground inspections, and potential weekend shifts. Candidates must have a valid Class C Texas driver’s license, be able to read and write at a

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• Must be able to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate irrigation systems and repair irrigation equipment.
• Mow using various types of mowing machinery, front end loaders and utility tractors.
• Perform landscape maintenance across athletic fields and public spaces.
• Prune trees and shrubs; maintain cleanliness of restrooms and inspect playgrounds.
• Possibly work weekends as required.

Skills

Irrigation equipment operation

Mowing machinery operation

Front end loader operation

Landscape maintenance

Pruning trees shrubs

Athletic field maintenance

Cleaning restrooms

Playground inspections

Class C Texas driver’s license

Education

Two years of related experience

Job description

Duties include working on and repairing irrigation equipment; operating various types of mowing machinery, front end loaders and utility tractors. Assigned duties will also include performing all levels of landscape maintenance; pruning trees and shrubs; maintaining athletic fields of a wide variety; and may include cleaning restrooms and inspecting playgrounds. Must also be available to work some weekends; be able to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance; and have a valid Class C Texas driver’s license. Two years of related experience required.

PAY GRADE GG12 / FULL PAY RANGE $19.80 - $27.92 PER HOUR

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The City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department is committed offering a welcoming environment to members, visitors and guests, and offers a variety of innovative programs to the community. There is a senior center, gazebos that can be reserved, picnic shelters, and buildings available for club and private use. Seasonal pools and two year-round indoor aquatic facilities also provide numerous opportunities for fitness and fun!

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.