Quinta Mazatlan-Groundskeeper I

City of McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching 2:1

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

City of McAllen is seeking a Groundskeeper I to landscape and maintain municipal grounds under immediate supervision. The role involves a variety of manual tasks such as sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, and sprinkler maintenance to keep parks and facilities looking pristine.

The organization offers strong benefits and a mission of service to residents, with retirement matching, health coverage, paid leave, and opportunities for growth within a vibrant Texas community.

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Landscape and maintain grounds using hand or power tools.
• Perform sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking.
• Maintain sprinkler systems and related irrigation equipment.

Skills

Manual labor

Tool operation

Job description

Under immediate supervision, the Groundskeeper I landscapes and maintains grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. The employee typically performs a variety of manual tasks to include any combination of sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and maintaining sprinkler systems.

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.