Parks-Groundskeeper II

City of McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Funeral leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Longevity pay

Job summary

City of McAllen is seeking a Groundskeeper II under immediate supervision to landscape and maintain grounds using hand and power tools. The role includes planting, watering, fertilizing, irrigation maintenance, athletic turf care and minor construction tasks in city properties.

The organization notes extensive benefits including retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and

Responsibilities

• Landscape and maintain grounds using hand tools, power tools or equipment.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks including planting, watering, fertilizing, irrigation maintenance, turf upkeep and minor construction.

Job description

Under immediate supervision, the Groundskeeper II landscapes and maintains grounds of property using hand tools, power tools or equipment. Employee typically performs a variety of manual tasks to include any combination of planting, watering, fertilizing, maintain irrigation systems, athletic turf maintenance and minor construction projects.

About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.

About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.