Park Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a Groundskeeper for Bear Creek Park in Houston, TX. The role involves maintaining park grounds, operating small engines and tractors, and performing landscaping and utility duties.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED or six months of related experience and a Texas driver's license. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to better serve a diverse community. Salary ranges from $41,600 to $58,240 per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or six months of related groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance experience.
• Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred to better serve a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of small engine equipment.
• Operate or learn to operate tractors and backhoes.
• Mow, trim, weed, and edge grass and landscaped areas.
• Prune or remove shrubs and trees, including deadfall.
• Maintain cleanliness of park grounds through litter control and debris removal.
• Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.
• Use blowers and pressure washers to clean trails, structures, and public areas.
• Perform landscaping duties: plant grass, flowers, trees, shrubs; assist with irrigation system installation and maintenance.
• Load, unload, and transport equipment as needed.
• Repair fences, gates, bleachers, walls, and walkways.
• Paint building interiors and exteriors, pavilions, and parking lots.
• Assist skilled trades staff with maintenance and construction projects (e.g., welding, concrete work, roofing, cabinetry, HVAC systems, plumbing).
• Perform end-of-day duties, including cleaning common areas, removing trash, and maintaining lavatories and kitchen areas.
• Be available to work before, during, or after emergencies or disasters, as required.
• Represent Precinct 4 with professionalism at all times, including assisting constituents and reinforcing park rules as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned in support of Precinct 4 operations and our commitment to service excellence.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Safety protocols

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months related experience

Job description

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a Groundskeeper for Bear Creek Park in Houston, TX. The role involves maintaining park grounds, operating small engines and tractors, and performing landscaping and utility duties.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED or six months of related experience and a Texas driver's license. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to better serve a diverse community. Salary ranges from $41,600 to $58,240 per year.