Parks Groundskeeper: Landscaping & Maintenance

Texarkana College; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Texarkana seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain public landscaped areas, including mowing, trimming, edging, planting, and equipment upkeep. The role supports the Parks Manager and requires safe operation of tools, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and outdoor endurance in varied weather.

Experience with grounds maintenance and pesticide handling is preferred; a Texas driver license is beneficial and random drug screening applies as a safety-sensitive requirement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience with similar type work preferred.
• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and safety precautions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular maintenance programs on landscaped areas, including mowing, trimming, edging.
• Fertilizes and applies pesticides as needed.
• Maintains equipment and appurtenances such as fences, gates, walls, and walks.
• Plants flowers, shrubs, and trees using hand tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Parks Manager.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn mowing

Edging

Tool operation

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Communication skills

Tools

Power tools

Lawn mowers

Tractors

Edgers

Weed trimmers

Power washers

Job description

City of Texarkana seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain public landscaped areas, including mowing, trimming, edging, planting, and equipment upkeep. The role supports the Parks Manager and requires safe operation of tools, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and outdoor endurance in varied weather.

Experience with grounds maintenance and pesticide handling is preferred; a Texas driver license is beneficial and random drug screening applies as a safety-sensitive requirement.