Groundskeeper - Zube Park

Harris County; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain parks, assist with irrigation and general maintenance at Zube Park in Texas. You will operate small engine equipment, mow, prune, clean restrooms, and perform end-of-day duties while representing Precinct 4 with professionalism.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (or related experience), valid Texas driver’s license, and willingness to work in all weather conditions. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or six months related groundskeeping experience.
• Experience operating tractors, backhoes, or skid-steers is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is nice for community interactions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of small engine equipment.
• Mow, trim, weed, and edge grass and landscaped areas.
• Prune or remove shrubs and trees, including deadfall.
• Maintain cleanliness and litter control in park grounds.
• Clean restrooms and dispose of trash receptacles.
• Repair fences, gates, walls, and walkways.
• Paint building interiors and exteriors, pavilions, and parking lots.
• Assist with irrigation system maintenance.
• Be available for emergencies as required.

Skills

Engine equipment operation

Operate large machinery

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Irrigation systems knowledge

Basic plumbing repairs

Job description

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a dedicated and dependable Groundskeeper to join our Parks Department at Zube Park. Reporting to the Park Foreman, this role is essential in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of our parks. The ideal candidate will bring Heart showing care for both the community and their work environment; Hustle demonstrating energy and initiative in completing tasks efficiently; and Higher Standards ensuring work is performed with attention to quality and public service. Groundskeepers are expected to follow supervisor instructions, uphold park rules and regulations, and interact courteously and professionally with the public while interpreting approved policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of small engine equipment.
• Operate or learn to operate large machinery such as tractors and backhoes.
• Mow, trim, weed, and edge grass and landscaped areas.
• Prune or remove shrubs and trees, including deadfall.
• Maintain cleanliness of park grounds through litter control and debris removal.
• Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.
• Use blowers and pressure washers to clean trails, structures, and public areas.
• Perform landscaping duties: plant grass, flowers, trees, shrubs; weed flowerbeds; assist with irrigation system installation and maintenance.
• Load, unload, and transport equipment as needed.
• Repair fences, gates, bleachers, walls, and walkways.
• Paint building interiors and exteriors, pavilions, and parking lots.
• Assist skilled trades staff with maintenance and construction projects (e.g., welding, concrete work, roofing, cabinetry, HVAC systems, plumbing).
• Perform end-of-day duties, including cleaning common areas, removing trash, and maintaining lavatories and kitchen areas.
• Be available to work before, during, or after emergencies or disasters, as required.
• Represent Precinct 4 with professionalism at all times, including assisting constituents and reinforcing park rules as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned in support of Precinct 4 operations and our commitment to service excellence.

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].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; or six months of related experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance

Licensure:

• Texas driver's license and a good driving record.

NOTE:

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

• Experience operating large equipment such as tractors, backhoes, or skid-steers.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and minor plumbing repairs.
• Familiarity with safety protocols related to parks and grounds maintenance.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred to better serve a diverse community.
• Ability to stand, walk, handle tools and equipment, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as part of daily duties.
• Ability to occasionally sit, communicate verbally, and detect odors.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally handle heavier items.
• Strong visual acuity, including distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in wet/humid environments, and around airborne particles.
• Work environment noise level is typically moderate.

Salary:

• Dependent on Qualifications

Location:

• 17560 Roberts Rd, Hockley, TX 77447, USA

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:

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.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for 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.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

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