Labor, Grounds Maintenance - Killeen, Tx (Fort Hood)

Training, Rehabilitation & Development; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Training,-Rehabilitation- is seeking a Labor, Grounds Maintenance worker for the Fort Hood area in Killeen, TX. The role requires operating lawn care equipment, trimming trees, and performing general grounds maintenance tasks on-site.

Applicants should have tree trimming experience, be able to lift up to 100 pounds, and be prepared for a flexible schedule. A valid driver’s license is a plus and security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have tree trimming experience.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Must obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged standing, sitting, walking and/or lifting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property.
• Repairs structures and equipment, including mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing.
• Uses hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools to shape plants.
• Plants, waters and maintains grass, flowers, trees and shrubs; uses irrigation systems.
• Operates chainsaws and other equipment; assist in road and building maintenance.

Skills

Tree trimming

Grounds maintenance

Heavy lifting

Driver's license

Tools

Chainsaws

Lawn mowers

Hedge trimmers

Job description

Labor, Grounds Maintenance - Killeen, Tx (Fort Hood)

Job Category: General Services

Requisition Number: LABOR003507

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $17.53 USD per hour

Locations

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Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood, TX 76541, USA

Description

Must have grounds maintenance knowledge to include the use of equipment such as weed eaters, lawn mower, hedge trimmers, chainsaws etc. Must be able to run a weed eater on a slope for multiple hours at a time. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds periodically. Must be able to kneel in flower beds for bed maintenance. Must have transportation. Drivers License is a plus.

Health and Welfare Benefits/Paid Holidays
Uniforms Provided

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds and athletic fields.
• Repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds and wells
• Uses hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Job duties also include the following: planting grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system, picks up and burns/carts away leaves, paper or other litter.
• Trims and or removes Trees using chainsaws, pole saws, pruning poles etc.Some trimming will require a bucket truck.
• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
• Other tasks as as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have tree trimming experience.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Must obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged standing, sitting, walking and/or lifting

TRDI, UNDER THE AbilityOne Program, hires many individuals with and without disabilities, especially those that are transitioning out of the Armed Services:

TRDI will follow AbilityOne requirements for the staffing needs of this jobsite. Additional information can be located at . If you are self-identifying a disability, pleasesubmit supportive documentation(i.e. the official medical/psychological diagnosis signed by the appropriate healthcare provider, along with functional limitations + extent) with the application package for full employment consideration. If you have a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor assigned, you can request the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) for a 1-page letter on their official letterhead with the same requested information (signed by the VRC). Please fax supporting documentation to 210-249-5623 - Juan Hernandez, AbilityOne Compliance Manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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