Groundskeeper; A263115-2 Park Maintenance

Performs maintenance work for City facilities. Operates heavy equipment, maintains landscaping, and performs janitorial duties.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plants, waters, fertilizes, edges, and cuts grass; rakes leaves; trims and prunes trees and hedges; trims, pulls, and sprays weeds.
• Checks grounds for vandalism and damages; erases or paints over graffiti on walls.
• Picks‑up trash and other debris and disposes properly; sweeps sidewalks.
• Performs minor carpentry work; cleans air‑conditioner filters; replaces light bulbs in buildings; performs minor paint jobs.
• Drives tractor mower and trucks to haul debris; maintains City vehicles including checking oil, gas, and water levels.
• Assists in performing minor plumbing repairs such as installing the sprinkler systems; digs trench and makes adjustments to the pipe and pipe‑fitting; assists in repairing sinks, toilets, and faucets in buildings.
• Maintains recreational fields; marks foul lines and home plate.
• Sets up for services and events, provides customer service, and breaks down at close of event.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records regarding work performed.
• Performs related work as required.

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools
• Irrigation system
• Custodial practices and techniques

• Organization and time management
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Effective oral and written communication
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Meeting schedules and deadlines
• Maintaining confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Following oral and written instructions
• Compliance with City policies and procedures
• Maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Maintaining accurate and complete records

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Never

• Warehouse environment

Seldom

• Warehouse environment

Sometimes

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Confined space

Frequently

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Vehicles

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Vehicles

Seldom

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Often

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Seldom:

• Local travel
• Regional travel
• National travel
  
  International travel

• At least 18 years of age.

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out‑of‑state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety‑sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791‑7480, two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.

We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle‑based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.