Groundskeeper (Corpus Christi)

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Groundskeeper (Corpus Christi)

CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSING AUTHORITY

Occupation: Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Location: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - 78415-4615

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16869123

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 5/22/2025

Updated: 5/25/2025

Expires: 6/27/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID: Req #1190

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Experience

12 Month(s)

DL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Shift

Day Shift

Public Transit

Available

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Groundskeeper

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Groundskeeper will perform landscaping and related services required to maintain safe and attractive grounds.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collects and discards litter or other waste materials.

Operates a variety of maintenance equipment such as shovels, rakes, or saws to complete assignments.

Operates power equipment and other vehicles such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, or other similar machines.

Ensures proper hydration of lawns, trees, and plants using sprinkler systems, hoses, watering cans, or irrigation systems.

Trims trees and vegetation and maintains flower beds.

Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other features; performs general cleaning

Plans and cultivates lawns, turf, or gardens and, based on landscaping designs, determines further work that should occur.

Delivers and spreads topsoil and/or straw over newly seeded areas.

Prepares chemicals as needed for application by mixing according to directions.

Applies fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs or trees by spraying or spreading.

Performs regular and seasonal maintenance on irrigation systems including any necessary winterizing procedures.

Installs and maintains specialty features such as rock gardens, retaining walls, decks, or playground equipment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Twelve months experience in a directly related position utilizing the methods, materials, and equipment used

Must hold a valid Texas Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driver's record. May operate Authority vehicle while on Housing Authority business.

Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Must be available to work after hours and on holiday/weekends if required.

Must agree to participate in on-call rotation duties as required to meet Housing Authority goals and objectives.

Must obtain TDA pest and herbicide license within six months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Good verbal communication skills.

Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures.

Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly.

Ability to follow directions.

Thorough understanding of how to care for various types of lawns, greenery, and plants.

Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawn mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.

Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.

Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Must be physically able to operate power equipment.

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

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