Groundskeeper; B272795-2 Cemetery

Revised 10/30/2026 Performs maintenance work for City facilities. Operates heavy equipment, maintains landscaping, and performs janitorial duties.

• 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.

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools
• Knowledge of irrigation system
• Knowledge of custodial practices and techniques

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to comply with City policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• 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.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Position will require the employee to travel

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

• Local travel

• At least eighteen (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…