Groundsworker

Gfoat; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Groundsworker in College Station, Texas, to perform manual labor in maintaining parks and recreational areas. Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, mowing vegetation, and turf management.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, possesses a valid Texas Driver’s License, and is familiar with lawn care equipment. Availability for weekends and holidays is necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lawn care equipment utilization.
• Ability to work on weekends and holidays.
• Experience in cleaning and maintaining public facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean parks and recreational grounds.
• Inspect facilities for safety hazards.
• Mow and trim vegetation.
• Perform turf maintenance and clean athletic fields.
• Assist in the preparation of special events.

Skills

Lawn care equipment

Maintenance of parks

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Power equipment

Job description

Under general supervision of the Parks Operations Supervisor, the Groundsworker performs manual labor to establish and maintain the maintenance and upkeep of public parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields, and related facilities within an assigned area of the Parks and Recreation Department, including but not limited to landscaping, grounds maintenance, mowing, athletic fields, and maintenance of buildings and structures within City parks and other City areas.

Principal Duties

• Maintain and clean parks, recreational grounds, and other City property.
• Inspect facilities, identify and report job hazards or possible safety concerns, personnel injuries, accidents, or damage to property to immediate supervisor.
• Mow and trim vegetation using a variety of manual and power equipment.
• Perform turf maintenance, dirt work, lining, base setting, and cleaning of buildings and grounds in the routine preparation of athletic fields.
• Remove and dispose of debris from parks and other City property.
• Maintain and repair playgrounds and other park structures.
• Clean and maintain city buildings, restrooms and equipment.
• Perform some horticulture work with flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance on vehicles and equipment to ensure operational efficiency and good operating condition; identify and report equipment malfunctions.
• Assist preparing for special events and recreational programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of lawn care equipment.
• Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Supplemental Information

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.