Park Grounds Maintenance Technician I

Gulfshoresal; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I to perform entry-level grounds maintenance and custodial duties across city parks, playgrounds, and medians.

This full-time, on-site position requires mowing, trimming, edging, planting, and cleaning, with operation of power mowers and related equipment; no prior experience required, but a valid Texas driver’s license is preferred, and the role reports to Parks staff to keep facilities safe and welcoming for all.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
• Safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, weed, and water parks, playgrounds, and medians.
• Operate power mowers, edger, and other equipment.
• Rake leaves, clean walks, fields, swimming pool and other facilities.
• Assist in maintaining athletic fields and other recreational facilities.
• Spade and otherwise prepare ground around plants and shrubs. Plant and maintain trees, flowers and shrubs.
• Pick up rubbish and paper, and perform general grounds cleaning
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safe work practices

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of La Porte is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I to perform entry-level grounds maintenance and custodial duties across city parks, playgrounds, and medians.

This full-time, on-site position requires mowing, trimming, edging, planting, and cleaning, with operation of power mowers and related equipment; no prior experience required, but a valid Texas driver’s license is preferred, and the role reports to Parks staff to keep facilities safe and welcoming for all.