Lawn Maintenance Tech

Salary: $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Location : Smith County Juvenile Services, 2630 Morningside Drive, Tyler, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00668
Department: Juvenile Services, Detention
Opening Date: 07/15/2026


Summary/Objective


The Lawn Maintenance Technician maintains the physical grounds of the Juvenile Services Facility. This role ensures a safe, clean, and secure outdoor environment for youth residents, staff, and visitors. The position combines professional landscaping duties with strict adherence to institutional security protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Grounds Care: Mow, edge, weed, and trim all lawn areas, fields, and ornamental gardens.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate commercial mowers, weed eaters, blowers, hedge trimmers, and hand tools.
• Debris Removal: Clear grounds, walkways, and parking lots of trash, leaves, sticks, and safety hazards.
• Seasonal Maintenance: Prune trees, plant flowers, spread mulch, and perform snow/ice removal during winter.
• Tool Accountability: Inventory, secure, and lock up all tools and chemicals daily to prevent unauthorized access.
• Facility Safety: Report perimeter fence damage, blind spots, or suspicious items found on the grounds immediately.
• Chemical Application: Apply fertilizers and weed control safely according to state laws and facility policies.
• Equipment Upkeep: Perform basic routine maintenance on landscaping machinery, including washing and refueling.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Safely and properly, all lawn maintenance equipment operates.
• Must be able to effectively use/wear required safety equipment such as eye protection, masks, respirators, gloves, etc.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comply with detailed label precautions.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Respectful of personal property and working spaces.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and interact well with county employees and the public.
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment.
• Maintain responsible and effectual performance and attendance.

Other Duties:

• Assist with set-up and clean up for various events.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings as needed.
• May be required to occasionally arm and dis-arm alarm systems.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Notify supervisor or management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Previous lawn maintenance experience is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The Lawn Maintenance Technician must be able to climb stairs, push, pull, reach and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Very good physical condition and strength are required.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• Hand strength and dexterity are required to handle and feel objects, grasp tools, operate controls and climb ladders.
• Must be able to verbally communicate with others and hear to receive instructions.
• Have essential and metal capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, simple mathematics, organizing and innovation.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must be able to frequently squat, stoop or kneel.
• Ability to bend or twist at the neck.
• Must be able to perform work in dusty environments.
• Must be able to perform work while wearing a protective mask.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.

RETIREMENT
Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75 (with a minimum of 4 years of service).

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