Groundskeeper - Katy Park

Working at Harris County Precinct 4:

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.

What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a dedicated and dependable Groundskeeper to join our Parks Department. This role is essential in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of our parks. The ideal candidate will bring Heart—showing care for both the community and their work environment;
Hustle—demonstrating energy and initiative in completing tasks efficiently; and Higher Standards—ensuring work is performed with attention to quality and public service. Groundskeepers are expected to follow supervisor instructions, uphold park rules and regulations, and interact courteously and professionally with the public while interpreting approved policies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of small engine machinery.
• Must have experience or be willing to learn the operation of large equipment such as tractors and backhoes.
• Mow grass, trim, weed, cut, and edge around walkways, flowerbeds, and walls.
• Prune or remove shrubs and trees of deadfall.
• Clean grounds and provide litter control of trash, leaves, and pine needles.
• Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.
• Operate blowers and pressure washing equipment to remove dirt and debris from trails and structures.
• Landscape work that includes planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, weeding flowerbeds, and assisting in the installation or maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and transport to various park locations.
• Repair fences, gates, bleachers, walls, and walkways.
• Paint various structures; the interior and exterior of buildings, offices, pavilions, and parking lots.
• Assist the skilled trade’s staff with maintenance and construction projects such as welding, concrete and asphalt work, roofing, cabinetry, installing A/C - heating systems, plumbing, etc.
• Completes closing assignments including, but not limited to retrieval and removal of trash and debris from common areas and receptacles, cleaning lavatories and kitchen areas.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

OR

• Minimum of six (6) month of related groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance experience

• Texas driver’s license and a good driving record

• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and minor plumbing repairs.

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

• 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.

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

Experience:

• Experience operating large equipment such as tractors, backhoes, or skid-steers.(preferred)

Language:

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

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