Groundskeeper ; Part-Time

Overview

The City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department is seeking applicants for a parks maintenance role. Duties include maintaining city parks, corridors and/or athletic fields; performing assigned tasks such as mowing, edging and working in flower beds; handling turf maintenance and athletic field preparation; and picking up litter and cleaning restrooms. Duties may also include performing general repairs and basic maintenance of parks structures;

and assisting with irrigation system maintenance and chemical application. Duties will require operating various types of equipment, e.g. walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, tractors, ATVs, backpack blowers, string trimmers and edgers. Six months of related experience is required. Work days and scheduled hours may vary.

• Maintain city parks, corridors and/or athletic fields; perform tasks such as mowing, edging and working in flower beds; handle turf maintenance and athletic field preparation; pick up litter and clean restrooms.
• Perform general repairs and basic maintenance of parks structures; assist with irrigation system maintenance and chemical application.
• Operate equipment including walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, tractors, ATVs, backpack blowers, string trimmers and edgers.
• Read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance; possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Class C Texas driver’s license; commercial driver’s license (CDL) is beneficial.
• Six months of related experience is required; work days and scheduled hours may vary.

• Six months of related experience required.
• Must be able to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license; CDL is beneficial.

PAY GRADE GG 10 / FULL PAY RANGE $17.60 - $24.81 PER HOUR

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications is available online. The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications is available online.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

The City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department is committed to offering a welcoming environment to members, visitors and guests, and offers a variety of innovative programs to the community. There is a senior center, gazebos that can be reserved, picnic shelters, and buildings available for club and private use. Seasonal pools and two year-round indoor aquatic facilities also provide numerous opportunities for fitness and fun!