What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper, 202, Health-Local position at City of Laredo, TX?
Salary : $14.55 Hourly
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : B256515-1
Department : Health
Division : Health-Local FU / 340B
Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Job Description
Performs maintenance work for City facilities. Operates heavy equipment, maintains landscaping, and performs janitorial duties.
Essential Functions / Job Competencies / Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of :
Skills and Abilities :
WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures
Work Environment Locations
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
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Often
Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Travel
will require the employee to travel
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Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
At least eighteen (18) years of age.
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications
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 interview and / or test if applicable.
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.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :
For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at : under Employee Benefits
Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.
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