Lead Grounds Attendant

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking a lead grounds attendant to direct the landfill grounds crew and temporary workers. Responsibilities include coordinating daily assignments, collecting litter, and maintaining public areas around the Hinton Landfill.

The role requires operating landscaping equipment and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, landfill experience, and familiarity with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a landfill setting preferred.
• Familiarity with landfill compliance regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Grounds Attendant and Temp crew at the landfill.
• Provide daily assignments and adjust tasks as needed.
• Collect litter and debris from right of ways, roadsides, and open areas.
• Operate mowers, trimmers, power washers and related equipment safely.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Assist with traffic control and truck spotter duties as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation basics

Safety and compliance

Ability to follow instructions

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Line trimmer

Lawnmower

Power washer

Job description

Summary

Provides direction and leadership for the Grounds Attendant and Temp worker crew at the landfill. Responsible for performing basic grounds landscaping maintenance and removal of litter and debris from public roadways and open land areas around the landfill for the Hinton Landfill. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Lead Grounds Attendant and Temporary worker crew at the Landfill in the collection of blowing litter at the Landfill and surrounding area in compliance with local, State and Federal regulations. Provide daily assignments and manage any changes to the work assignments as needed throughout the day. Follow guidelines and departmental procedures for providing appropriate recordkeeping of litter control activities as required by the Site Operating Plan as approved by the TCEQ. Collect and dispose of litter and debris from right of ways, grounds, roadsides, slopes, and fence areas. Operate line trimmer, riding lawnmower, and other small/light equipment, etc. Operate power washer to clean facilities and equipment. Perform minor preventive maintenance on tools and equipment as needed. Perform general housekeeping in shop and repair facilities. Operate a city vehicle to assist in carrying out routine maintenance. Perform traffic control and truck spotter duties on occasion as backup to operations. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Experience working in a landfill setting
• Familiarity with Landfill compliance regulations.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education/ Experience: 6 months to 1 year grounds maintenance experience, or 6 months to 1 year light or heavy equipment operation experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of operating equipment in a safe manner
• Basic knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Skill to operate various equipment including mowers, edger, power washer, etc
• Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions

Licenses and Certifications

Valid State of Texas Class C Drivers License

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, insects, noxious odors, fumes, and physical stress from exertion and lifting. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift, push, and push up to 50 pounds several times daily.