Groundskeeper; A263196-9 Buena Vista Sports Complex

Performs maintenance work for Buena Vista Sports Complex. 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.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for city business use.
• Performs related work as required.

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• The operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools
• Irrigation systems
• 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 communication, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Meeting schedules and deadlines
• Maintaining confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Following oral and written instructions
• Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record
• Complying with City policies and procedures
• Maintaining vehicles and equipment
• Maintaining accurate and complete records

Position will have the following exposures:

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:

Seldom:

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Confined space

Frequently:

• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Often:

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

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements:

Seldom:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Frequently:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Often:

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Position will require the employee to travel:

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Seldom:

• Local travel