What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper II position at City of Irving, TX?
Salary : $40,572.00 - $57,216.00 Annually
Location : City of Irving, TX
Job Type : Maintenance / Trades
Job Number : 2400177A
Department : Parks and Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Job Posting
Duties include operating various types of mowing machinery, front end loaders and utility tractors. Assigned duties will also include performing all levels of landscape and irrigation system maintenance; pruning trees and shrubs; OR maintaining softball and soccer fields; and may include cleaning restrooms and inspecting playgrounds. Must be able to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance and have a valid Class C Texas driver's license. Two years of related experience required. A commercial driver's license (CDL), tree climbing experience and forestry maintenance background may be beneficial.
PAY GRADE GG12 / FULL PAY RANGE $19.50 - $27.50 PER HOUR
Full Job Description
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. to access the list of job titles.
Culture
The City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department is committed 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!
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 of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also 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.
For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at
Groundskeeper Experience A : Although lack of experience in one or more of these areas does not disqualify you from consideration, it is helpful to know in which areas you do have experience. - Check all tasks in which you have experience.
- Athletic field preparation
- Corridor litter recovery
- Drainage channel maintenance
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Mowing
- Playground maintenance
- Turf maintenance
- None of the above
Groundskeeper Experience B - Describe any other related experience or qualifications.
Groundskeeper Experience C - List any related equipment with which you have experience.
Irrigation Experience - Please describe any irrigation experience you have.
Required Question
Salary : $40,572 - $57,216
