Landfill Maintenance Worker

City of Grand Prairie; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Prairie is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain the interior and exterior of City facilities and grounds. The role involves routine building maintenance, painting walls, cleaning, mowing, and graffiti removal, plus servicing fixtures.

The position requires outdoor work, weekend shifts, and a valid driver's license. You will deliver courteous information to the public and help ensure safe, welcoming City spaces.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written instructions and operate basic equipment.
• Knowledge level equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
• No formal training required beyond basic maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior facilities by painting walls, cleaning, moving furniture, and replacing lights.
• Maintain exterior by cleaning walls and sidewalks, mowing, and removing graffiti.
• Maintain grounds by litter pickup, restroom upkeep, turf care, and landscaping.
• Provide information to the public and ensure guest security.
• Work outdoors and on Saturdays.

Skills

Customer service

Reading comprehension

Education

Less than high school or equivalency

Job description

The purpose of this position is to maintain the interior and exterior of City facilities and grounds. This is accomplished by performing routine maintenance on the interior and exterior of buildings; and maintaining grounds. Other duties include assisting other divisions as needed; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.

• Maintains the interior of facilities by painting walls; vacuuming and cleaning carpets; buffing and mopping floors; assembling furniture; dusting and polishing furniture; removing trash; moving furniture; and replacing interior lights.
• Maintains the exterior of facilities by sweeping sidewalks; using the pressure washer to clean outside walls and sidewalks; remove litter, debris, and trash; mowing lawns; replacing exterior lights; and the removal of graffiti.
• Maintains grounds by picking up litter; cleaning and repairing restrooms; emptying trash barrels; maintaining athletic fields; mowing grass; trimming trees; planting shrubs and flowers; and maintaining turf.
• Provides customer service to the public by providing information as requested; and ensuring the security of guests.
• This position requires working outside and on Saturdays.

• Education:Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
• Experience:Under and including one year.
• Licenses: Valid Driver's License required