LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER I - Precinct 4

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a dependable Park and Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform upkeep on county parks, road rights-of-way, and related facilities. You will operate lawn equipment and assist in basic repair tasks.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a valid Class C driver's license (Class B CDL preferred). The position includes physical duties and exposure to heat and chemicals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience.
• Class "C" driver's license required, Class "B" CDL license preferred.
• Basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment and material availability
• Maintains Poly Sub-Courthouse, Southwest Sub-Courthouse, Child Protective Services, Tarrant County Print Shop, and Alta Mesa Probation Center lawns
• Maintains Echo Lake Park and Babe Stephenson Park
• Maintains County road right-of-ways
• Maintains County easement
• Maintains County park perimeter cables/posts
• Maintains pavilion and playground equipment
• Paints pavilions and restrooms and replaces park benches
• Maintains ballparks
• Trims and plant trees along County right-of-ways
• Picks up discarded trash
• Maintains Precinct Compound grounds
• Operates small engine and lawn and turf equipment
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Skills

Equipment operation

Lawn & landscape maintenance

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Summary

Perform park and yard maintenance duties as well as certain construction and maintenance projects on County road right-of-ways.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment and material availability
• Maintains Poly Sub-Courthouse, Southwest Sub-Courthouse, Child Protective Services, Tarrant County Print Shop, and Alta Mesa Probation Center lawns
• Maintains Echo Lake Park and Babe Stephenson Park
• Maintains County road right-of-ways
• Maintains County easement
• Maintains County park perimeter cables/posts
• Maintains pavilion and playground equipment
• Paints pavilions and restrooms and replaces park benches
• Maintains ballparks
• Trims and plant trees along County right-of-ways
• Picks up discarded trash
• Maintains Precinct Compound grounds
• Operates small engine and lawn and turf equipment
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience.
• Class "C" driver's license required, Class "B" CDL license preferred.
• Basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, push and pull. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and extreme heat and cold.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at [phone].