Parks & Grounds Technician

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Laredo is seeking a maintenance worker to perform grounds care, operate heavy equipment, and handle custodial duties for City facilities.

The role involves grass care, graffiti removal, trash removal, minor repairs, and vehicle maintenance, with responsibilities expanding to event setup, customer service, and accurate record-keeping. Valid Texas driver's license required; background check and post-employment testing apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of custodial practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plants, waters, fertilizes, edges, and cuts grass; rakes leaves; trims and prunes trees and hedges; trims, pulls, and sprays weeds.
• Checks grounds for vandalism and damages; erases or paints over graffiti on walls.
• Picks up trash and other debris and disposes properly; sweeps sidewalks.
• Performs minor carpentry work; cleans air-conditioner filters; replaces light bulbs in buildings; performs minor paint jobs.
• Drives tractor mower and trucks to haul debris; maintains City vehicles including checking oil, gas, and water levels.
• Assists in performing minor plumbing repairs such as installing sprinkler systems; digs trench and makes adjustments to pipe fittings; assists in repairing sinks, toilets, and faucets in buildings.
• Maintains recreational fields; marks foul lines and home plate.
• Sets up for services and events, provides customer service, and breaks down at close of event.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records regarding work performed.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Tool handling

Irrigation knowledge

Custodial practices

Organization

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Vehicle maintenance

Tools

Tractor mower

Truck operation

Maintenance equipment

Job description

City of Laredo is seeking a maintenance worker to perform grounds care, operate heavy equipment, and handle custodial duties for City facilities.

The role involves grass care, graffiti removal, trash removal, minor repairs, and vehicle maintenance, with responsibilities expanding to event setup, customer service, and accurate record-keeping. Valid Texas driver's license required; background check and post-employment testing apply.