Groundskeeper Bear Creek Pioneers Park

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of small engine equipment.

• Operate or learn to operate large machinery such as tractors and backhoes.

• Mow trim weed and edge grass and landscaped areas.

• Prune or remove shrubs and trees including deadfall.

• Maintain cleanliness of park grounds through litter control and debris removal.

• Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.

• Use blowers and pressure washers to clean trails structures and public areas.

• Perform landscaping duties: plant grass flowers trees shrubs; weed flowerbeds; assist with irrigation system installation and maintenance.

• Load unload and transport equipment as needed.

• Repair fences gates bleachers walls and walkways.

• Paint building interiors and exteriors pavilions and parking lots.

• Assist skilled trades staff with maintenance and construction projects (e.g. welding concrete work roofing cabinetry HVAC systems plumbing).

• Perform end-of-day duties including cleaning common areas removing trash and maintaining lavatories and kitchen areas.

• Be available to work before during or after emergencies or disasters as required.

• Represent Precinct 4 with professionalism at all times including assisting constituents and reinforcing park rules as necessary.

• Other duties as assigned in support of Precinct 4 operations and our commitment to service excellence.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; or six months of related experience in groundskeeping landscaping or facilities maintenance

Licensure:

• Texas drivers license and a good driving record.

NOTE : Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Experience operating large equipment such as tractors backhoes or skid-steers.

• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and minor plumbing repairs.

• Familiarity with safety protocols related to parks and grounds maintenance.

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred to better serve a diverse community.

• Ability to stand walk handle tools and equipment reach climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl as part of daily duties.

• Ability to occasionally sit communicate verbally and detect odors.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally handle heavier items.

• Strong visual acuity including distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and focus adjustment.

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions near moving mechanical parts in wet/humid environments and around airborne particles.

• Work environment noise level is typically moderate.

Salary:

• $41600.00 - $58240.00 ($20.00/hr. - $28.00/hr.)

Location:

• Bear Creek Pioneers Park 3535 War Memorial St Houston TX 77084

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost for the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation sick-time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.