What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Worker position at City of Killeen, Texas?
Salary
$14.80 Hourly
Location
Pools/Parks - Killeen, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Parks
Opening Date
01/22/2025
Closing Date
2/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE
To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds and parks.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Employee has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties
Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields, mows weeds, cleans and maintains tennis courts, maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms.
Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.
Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.
Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
Operates tractors, mowers, jackhammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
Assists in setting up and taking down furniture for various recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
Keep records of work completed.
Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license and comply with City of Killeen.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Required minimum qualifications
Education And Experience
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Pickup truck, lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, airifier, chain saw, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems, welding equipment, miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance; carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; janitorial equipment, safety equipment as required.
At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.
We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family’s lives better. Together, let’s invest in you.
The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:
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How many months of experience do you have in ground maintenance and/or landscaping?
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Do you currently posses a valid drivers license?
Employer City of Killeen
Address 718 N. 2nd Street
Suite B
Killeen, Texas, 76541
Phone 254-501-7687
Website http://www.killeentexas.gov/
$14.80 Hourly
Location
Pools/Parks - Killeen, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Parks
Opening Date
01/22/2025
Closing Date
2/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
GENERAL PURPOSE
To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds and parks.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Employee has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties
Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields, mows weeds, cleans and maintains tennis courts, maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms.
Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.
Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.
Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
Operates tractors, mowers, jackhammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
Assists in setting up and taking down furniture for various recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
Keep records of work completed.
Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license and comply with City of Killeen.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Required minimum qualifications
Education And Experience
- Graduation from high school or equivalent, and,
- Six (6) months of experience is preferred; or,
- Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license within 60 days of hire.
- Must have a valid driver's license by date of hire.
- Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
- Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
- Ability to understand, follows, and transmit written and oral instructions.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Pickup truck, lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, airifier, chain saw, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems, welding equipment, miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance; carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; janitorial equipment, safety equipment as required.
At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.
We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family’s lives better. Together, let’s invest in you.
The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Benefits
- Medical, Vision Dental
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
- TMRS
- 457 Deferred Retirement Account
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Accident/ Critical Illness/ Hospital Indemnity Supplemental Benefits
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How many months of experience do you have in ground maintenance and/or landscaping?
- Less than 6-months
- 6-months to 1-year
- 1-year to 3-years
- More than 3-years
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently posses a valid drivers license?
- Yes
- No
Employer City of Killeen
Address 718 N. 2nd Street
Suite B
Killeen, Texas, 76541
Phone 254-501-7687
Website http://www.killeentexas.gov/
Salary : $15
