Senior Grounds & Outdoor Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

The City of Lubbock seeks a dedicated grounds maintenance worker to keep municipal areas clean and well-kept. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, planting, watering, weeding, pruning trees, and maintaining irrigation systems.

The role requires the ability to read and follow instructions and to perform basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and gardening tasks as needed. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Texas driver’s license; a physical exam is also

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus related grounds maintenance experience is required.
• Valid TX Driver's License is required.
• Physical Exam required.

Responsibilities

• Mow and edge grass, plant, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, and grass.
• Clean grounds, sidewalks, walls, and equipment storage areas.
• Inspect grounds and create action plans for maintenance needs.
• Operate equipment safely and perform basic maintenance on lawn equipment.
• Prune trees and remove unwanted growth; maintain yucca plants and irrigation system.

Skills

Lawn equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Reading/comprehension

Gardening basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Zero-turn mower

Weed eater

Irrigation system

Job description

The City of Lubbock seeks a dedicated grounds maintenance worker to keep municipal areas clean and well-kept. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, planting, watering, weeding, pruning trees, and maintaining irrigation systems.

The role requires the ability to read and follow instructions and to perform basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and gardening tasks as needed. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Texas driver’s license; a physical exam is also